2021 Acura ILX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ILX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Acura ILX. That ranks 8th out of 10 ILX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (3 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 9,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Acura ILX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Acura ILX.
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.
am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Water is entering the headlight housing due to what appears to be a manufacturer sealing defect, with visible condensation inside. This is causing electrical malfunction, including intermittent failure…
I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion into the headlight assembly, resulting in electrical failure of critical lighting and signaling components. Due to an apparent manufacturing defect in the headlight sealing, moisture is entering the…
I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2021 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] ) that has been unreleasable for an extended period due to manufacturer inability to supply a required safety component. The vehicle was involved in an accident on July 6, 2025 and delivered to Caliber Collision in Corpus…
My vehicle continues to accelerate when I press the gas pedal, and it sometimes makes clicking noises from underneath during acceleration. Occasionally, it veers to one side even when I keep the steering wheel straight. At times, it gives a warning and vibrates as if I'm merging into another lane…
The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the white lines on the road appeared curved through the windshield. The contact then noticed that the windshield was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the…
Other Acura ILX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 ILX | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 ILX | 10 | 2 |
| 2019 ILX | 36 | 5 |
| 2018 ILX | 23 | 4 |
| 2017 ILX | 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 2021 Acura ILX?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, lane departure, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Acura ILX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, 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.