AI Damage2019 Acura ILX: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Acura ILX filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and fuel system. The maker issued 77 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 36
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 77
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 36% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 36% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 8% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 8% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 7 Lane departure 6% of all complaints
- 8 Wheels 3% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 13 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Fuel system: 13 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 3 complaints (8% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 8-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 36 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 | 13 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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 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.
I was driving roughly around 25 mph, when I'd started going into a gradual turn to the right. I'd hit a small pot hole, then my car ended up on the ground. Skidding across the road, and then onto the shoulder. The way it was driving I'd thought my right front tire had came off of the vehicle.
My driver airbag was stolen 7 months ago and my vehicle has been stuck at body shop ever since because the airbag is on national backorder with no ETA in sight. Acura has done NOTHING to help me and my life has been severely impacted by not having a car.
However, the situation became significantly concerning following the completion of the recall service: After the recall repair was completed, my vehicle would not start and had no power. The dealership later informed me that a voltage spike during battery installation damaged the PCM, requiring replacement.
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 Park Place Acura, and both confirmed they cannot…
Additionally, the contact depressed the brake pedal simultaneously, but the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road.
ADAS LKAS Camera Module - 36160-TX6-A03-M1 failed under 100K miles - causing all ADAS functions to have suspended semi-permanently until replacement of camera — DTC U3000-49 “Multipurpose Camera Unit Internal Electronic Failure”, needing new 800$ camera + 800$ calibration at dealer.
The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,004 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 48% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ILX has 22 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 36, above average.
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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019 ILXs with a client complaint of a brake pedal that goes soft or intermittently sinking. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and…
- Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American…
Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in…
- Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or both headlight…
Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or both headlight assemblies that does not evaporate from the lamp due to the headlight making contact with a body panel creating a…
- Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive…
Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moisture to enter the headlight.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the…
- Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel…
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure…
- Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this…
NHTSA lists 77 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura ILX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, fuel system, engine. Total complaints: 36. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (22%), stalls while driving (11%), brake failure (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Acura ILX?
NHTSA lists 77 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Acura ILX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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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.