Acura ILX years to avoid and best years
Newer Acura ILX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (52 complaints). 2014 through 2016 are in that same range. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 1 (from 3 complaints), 2020 at 1 (from 10 complaints), and 2019 at 1 (from 36 complaints). On the 2016 Acura ILX, 11 of 52 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
Acura ILX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Acura ILX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fewest | 1 | 3 | 0 | Electrical system, Unknown or other, Engine | 28 |
| 2021 → | 2 | 11 | 0 | Air bags | 28 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 1 | 10 | 2 | Visibility and wipers | 28 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 1 | 36 | 5 | Fuel system, gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 → | 2 | 23 | 4 | Fuel and propulsion system | 29 |
| 2017 → | 2 | 20 | 4 | Service brakes | 29 |
| 2016 → Most | 7 | 52 | 6 | Air bags | 29 |
| 2015 → | 3 | 19 | 4 | Air bags | 26.5 |
| 2014 → | 6 | 29 | 5 | Air bags | 30 |
| 2013 → | 3 | 66 | 6 | Air bags | 30 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.4L) · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/45R17
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 23V858000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura ILX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 1 (from 3 complaints), 2020 at 1 (from 10 complaints), and 2019 at 1 (from 36 complaints).
Which Acura ILX year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (52 complaints). 2014 through 2016 are in that same range. On the 2016 Acura ILX, 11 of 52 complaints name Air bags.
How do Acura ILX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Acura ILX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does an Acura ILX use?
US ILX manuals specify 0W-20 for the 2.4L; capacity is about 4.2 quarts with filter.
What does recall 23V858000 cover involving the ILX?
American Honda is recalling affected vehicles under that campaign—see the NHTSA summary for the defect and remedy on covered ILX years.
What tire size did the first-generation ILX use?
215/45R17.