Is the 2014 Acura ILX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura ILX?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Acura ILX have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Acura ILX

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2014 Acura ILX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:40.112Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 29
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2014: 29 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	66
2014	29
2015	19
2016	52
2017	20
2018	23
2019	36
2020	10
2021	11
2022	3

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

20 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX (Na). The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-27

Also filed under Power train

Engine

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE

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Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Acura ILX. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot with the engine running, the front passenger alerted the contact of a smoke odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-18

Electrical system

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE

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Car caught a fire while park with motor running started from headlight fire department was called and fire was put out..

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-24

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Power train

2 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH

Exterior lighting

2 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014-07-14Exterior lighting14V323000 American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.

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2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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2019-03-14Fuel system, gasoline19V052000 Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

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2019-04-10Air bags19V182000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2021-03-08Power train20V770000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Acura ILX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V323000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
Recall 19V052000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V182000 · Air bags
Recall 20V770000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 2014 Acura ILX reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura ILX?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura ILX have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.