Is the 2018 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 2018 Acura ILX?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Acura ILX have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2018 Acura ILX

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2018 Acura ILX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:05.989Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 23
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2018: 23 complaints

View as data table

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

Fuel/propulsion system

12 of 23 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving up the hill it started to hesitate and then stalling. This had happened multiple times on different occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-12

Also filed under Engine

The fuel gauge is not working, the car is reading as full the whole time. As my wife and I share the car, we always assume the other was re-filling it, until it died on her.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-15

Also filed under Electrical system

Fuel system, gasoline

7 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine

2 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

Electrical system

2 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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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2019-08-01Power train19V424000 Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.

Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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2026-05-01Service brakes, hydraulic25V859000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Acura ILX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
Fuel system, gasoline: 7 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 19V052000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V424000 · Power train
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V859000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Acura ILX?: The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Acura ILX have?: 4 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.