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Acura ILX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 269 owner complaints for the Acura ILX, covering model years 2013 to 2022. The 2013 model year drew the most complaints (66), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 269 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (2013–2022)
  • most complaints: 2013 (66 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (78 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V859000 (reported Dec 11, 2025)
  • 23 complaints reporting a crash (8.6%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (1.1%)
  • 13 complaints reporting an injury (4.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Acura ILX complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2013 model year has the most complaints: 66 of 269, or 24.5%. Next come 2016 (52) and 2019 (36). The fewest are for 2022, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Acura ILX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2013–2022Column chart of 269 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 2013 with 66. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2013: 66 complaints6620132014: 29 complaints2920142015: 19 complaints1920152016: 52 complaints5220162017: 20 complaints2020172018: 23 complaints2320182019: 36 complaints3620192020: 10 complaints1020202021: 11 complaints1120212022: 3 complaints32022
Acura ILX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Acura ILX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2013667030
2014292220
2015190110
2016524040
2017202010
2018232000
2019362010
2020101000
2021113010
202230000
All model years269233130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Acura ILX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 78 complaints (29.0% of all 269), followed by Service Brakes (33) and Electrical System (32).

Components named most often in Acura ILX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Acura ILX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags7829.0%
Service Brakes3312.3%
Electrical System3211.9%
Unknown or Other3011.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System2710.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline248.9%
Power Train248.9%
Engine186.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic134.8%
Exterior Lighting103.7%
Steering103.7%
Suspension103.7%
Structure83.0%
Lane Departure72.6%
Vehicle Speed Control72.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Acura ILX recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name ILX, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2020. The 2013 and 2016 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 11 recall campaigns
Acura ILX recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2013: 6 campaigns2014: 5 campaigns2015: 4 campaigns2016: 6 campaigns2017: 4 campaigns2018: 4 campaigns2019: 5 campaigns
2020: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V859000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model years 2016–2020

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.

    Consequence:
    Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 23V858000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2016–2020

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V215000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2019

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  4. NHTSA campaign 20V770000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2013–2015

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

    Consequence:
    A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  5. NHTSA campaign 19V500000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2013

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  6. NHTSA campaign 19V424000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2016–2019

    Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.

    Consequence:
    A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  7. NHTSA campaign 19V182000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2013–2016

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

    Consequence:
    An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  8. NHTSA campaign 19V052000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2014–2019

    Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  9. NHTSA campaign 16V061000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2013–2016

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  10. NHTSA campaign 14V323000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2013–2014

    American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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  1. NHTSA campaign 12V338000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model year 2013

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.

    Consequence:
    If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Acura ILX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Acura ILX have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the Acura ILX, covering model years 2013 to 2022. The most recent, 25V859000, was reported on December 11, 2025 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2013 and 2016 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Acura ILX model year has the most complaints?

The 2013 model year, with 66 of the 269 complaints in NHTSA’s file (24.5%). The next are 2016 (52) and 2019 (36). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Acura ILX complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 78 complaints, or 29.0% of all 269. Service Brakes (33) and Electrical System (32) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Acura ILX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Acura dealer.

How many Acura ILX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 269 complaints, 23 report a crash, 3 a fire, 13 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Acura models

8 models · most complaints first

The Acura models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Acura VIN decoder with every Acura model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Acura MDX 2001–2026 · 42 recalls · 3,275 complaints
  • Acura TL 1995–2014 · 25 recalls · 3,118 complaints
  • Acura RDX 2007–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,152 complaints
  • Acura TLX 2012–2025 · 13 recalls · 885 complaints
  • Acura TSX 2004–2014 · 12 recalls · 671 complaints
  • Acura CL 1997–2004 · 11 recalls · 586 complaints
  • Acura Integra 1995–2026 · 5 recalls · 443 complaints
  • Acura RL 1996–2015 · 20 recalls · 423 complaints

All Acura models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.