2021 Acura ILX
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Lane departure
6 of 11 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing warning and blind spot detection.
Exterior lighting
3 of 11 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2021 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] ) that has been unreleasable for an extended period due to manufacturer inability to supply a required safety component.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-19
The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the airbag deployed without impact which resulted in the contact crashing into a pole.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-13
Visibility
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Acura ILX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Lane departure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 Acura ILX?
- The most-reported component is lane departure, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Acura ILX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.