2017 Acura ILX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ILX years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura ILX. That ranks 6th out of 10 ILX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Acura ILX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 20% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 20% | 19,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 19,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Acura ILX recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a recall on my Acura 2017 ILX. I called Bergstrom Acura Appleton in Wisconsin to make an appointment. Ashley said it would take about 2 hours. Trying to get a loaner car out of her was like pulling teeth. A week before service would have taken place, she called back and said that there was a…
I have a master cylinder brake recall and I have taken my car to the Acura of Fort Myers dealership and they said they canât fix the issue because parts are not available. I should receive a second notification from Acura Automobile Division when parts will be available and they wonât be…
The contact owns a 2017 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that…
I received notice of this brake master cylinder recall on 12/20/25 and tried to schedule it at my local dealership (1/5/26) Edmonds, WA. They told me they could not perform the recall because they did not have the parts. I was in the dealership on 1/10/26 and they told me they would check into it…
Keyless access system, dash flashing while off and alarm goes off .
Other Acura ILX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 ILX | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 ILX | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 ILX | 10 | 2 |
| 2019 ILX | 36 | 5 |
| 2018 ILX | 23 | 4 |
| 2017 | 20 | 4 |
| 2016 ILX | 52 | 6 |
| 2015 ILX | 19 | 4 |
| 2014 ILX | 29 | 5 |
| 2013 ILX | 66 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura ILX?
Owners most often report unknown or other, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Acura ILX?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Acura ILX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ILX model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.