2019 Acura ILX
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 36 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
36% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-29
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-22
Service brakes
36% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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What happens is the brake pedal sinks while the vehicle is in motion. It happens while going forward and in reverse. Slow speeds or highway speeds. When this happens I have no control of the vehicle and cannot stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-02
Forward collision avoidance
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and camera.
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This his happened 3 times now. I have been driving on the highway with no cars in front of me in my lane within a quarter mile, and the braking since starts flashing a warning and starts to hard break, it is not only startling but very dangerous.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-21
Fuel/propulsion system
8% · 3 reportsEngine
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-14
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · 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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2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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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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2025-10-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-05-21 Loss of braking force
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Acura ILX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V052000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 19V424000 · Power train
- Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 25V859000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2019 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 2019 Acura ILX?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 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.