Acura ILX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 269 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Acura ILX, across 10 model years (2013–2022). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (66). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Acura ILX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ILX year: 2013, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 ILX: 66 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2016 ILX: 52 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2019 ILX: 36 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 ILX: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 ILX: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 ILX: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Acura ILX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 78 | 7 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 6 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Acura ILX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 ILX | 3 | 0 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 ILX | 11 | 0 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 ILX | 10 | 2 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 ILX | 36 | 5 | 5★ | Fuel System, Gasoline | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 ILX | 23 | 4 | 5★ | Fuel/propulsion System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 ILX | 20 | 4 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 ILX | 52 | 6 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 ILX | 19 | 4 | 5★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 ILX | 29 | 5 | 5★ | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 ILX | 66 | 6 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Acura ILX years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (66), 2016 (52) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ILX year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Acura ILX?
Air Bags, with 78 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Acura ILX have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.