AI DamageAcura ILX: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Acura ILX across 7 model years: 155 owner complaints and 194 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 5% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 5% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 38 complaints (25% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
- Fuel system: 23 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 22 complaints (14% of all).
- Air bags: 21 complaints (14% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 32.
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2013–2015
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2013–2022
- 1.5 L · hybrid · 4 cyl 2013–2014
- automatic, 5-speed 2013–2015
- CVT 2013–2014
- dual-clutch (DCT), 8-speed 2016–2022
- manual, 6-speed 2013–2015
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 155 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 38 | 3 | 19 |
| Fuel system | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 21 | 5 | 32 |
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 | 23 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 | 64 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 53 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 71 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed the brakes failed to engage; the contact had to crash into the medium in between both sides of the street to avoid a crash. No warning lights were illuminated.
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 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.
The vehicle was involved in an accident on July 6, 2025 and delivered to Caliber Collision in Corpus Christi, Texas. All accident-related repairs have been completed. However, the vehicle cannot be released because a required airbag and/or airbag module is unavailable. American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
The driver's side seat belt snapped on impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bag was deployed. There were no reported injuries. There was no fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who referred her to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Electrical Failure. Safety was an issue with vehicle needing constant jumps. Problem was checked at dealer. My concern was continuously overlooked. Warning lamps didn't warn.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American…
- Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or both headlight…
- Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.