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 PER YEAR
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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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
36% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20240529
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, 20240422
36% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20201002
11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and camera.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20220721
8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow 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, 20260414
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 19V052000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V424000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
Loss of braking force
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.
Campaign 25V859000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Acura ILX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V052000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V424000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V859000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.