NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura ILX

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

260

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

265

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

14

Crashes

21

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Acura ILX

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Operating state

68

Reporting mechanism

47

Safety restraint issue

43

Condition issue

41

Braking behavior

27

Driver assistance issue

25

Noise

25

Performance issue

20

Engine behavior

18

Access/entry issue

12

Electrical issue

12

Starting behavior

12

Steering behavior

12

Lighting behavior

11

Safety restraint behavior

11

Vibration/harshness

11

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

10

Fluid issue

9

Ride/handling behavior

6

Recent change

5

Powering on/off behavior

4

Thermal issue

4

Electrified system issue

3

Smell

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 ACURA ILX

Filed May 28, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy during the crash. The contact did not sustain injuries at the scene and no medical attention was provided immediately following the crash. However, the contact later experienced lower back and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed after the crash. The dealer was not…

2019 ACURA ILX

Filed May 14, 2026


My 2019 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] , 69,349 miles) is experiencing severe, dangerous brake system failure directly matching Acura Safety Recall RN5 / NHTSA Campaign 25V859 (Brake Master Cylinder). The vehicle does not stop properly. Due to the hydraulic malfunction of the defective factory master cylinder, the brake pads are overheating and melting quickly. The vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads.I contacted multiple authorized local dealerships, including Grubbs Acura in Grapevine, TX and…

2019 ACURA ILX

Filed May 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2016 ACURA ILX

Filed Apr 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable and failed to function properly while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were unavailable and needed to be…

2019 ACURA ILX

Filed Apr 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The narrative for the recall on the website indicated that parts were available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

2019 ACURA ILX

Filed Apr 14, 2026


Crash

The contact owned a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while reversing, the backward collision avoidance system activated without any objects or persons behind the vehicle, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. The backup sensor did not sound, and the vehicle then shifted into drive, and the vehicle independently accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags were deployed. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where it…

2016 ACURA ILX

Filed Apr 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. Another local dealer, Jeff Wyler Acura of Dayton (60 Loop Rd, Dayton, OH 45459); was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…

2016 ACURA ILX

Filed Apr 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and another dealer were contacted and confirmed that parts were on a national back order. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

2017 ACURA ILX

Filed Apr 3, 2026


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 diagnostic fee with the recall. I tried to retrain her about manufacturing problems are the dealership not mine. She would not budge. Don’t know what they are holding over this poor girl to get her…

2019 ACURA ILX

Filed Mar 30, 2026


The manufacturer is failing to fix the associated recall RN5 NHTSA# 25V-859

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.