2018 Acura ILX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Acura ILX holds 23 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 2 per year. ILX years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Brake master cylinder, Fuel pump, and Driveshaft.

2013 Acura ILX — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (12 of 23), then Fuel system, gasoline (7) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 ILX has 20 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2019 has 36 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Acura ILX. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall Brake master cylinder 2025-12-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V859000

Summary 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Recall Fuel pump 2023-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Driveshaft 2019-06-06 · NHTSA campaign 19V424000

Summary 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. Acura's number for this recall is G54.

Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2019-01-24 · NHTSA campaign 19V052000

Summary Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.

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.

Complaints by component (23 total)

Fuel and propulsion system

Fuel system, gasoline

Electrical system

Engine

Hydraulic brakes

Seat belts

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was…"
Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-06-02
"The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was…"
Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-02-20
"Car stopped working, engine replaced than broke down again told it was better but than it was exhaust. Every light was on in the car"
Engine · filed 2026-02-05
"The vehicle began experiencing a steering and suspension malfunction that made the car difficult to control, particularly at low speeds and when turning. There was increased vibration, unusual noise from the front end,…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-01-20
"The contact owns a 2018 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. The contact stated that…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2025-05-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2018 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
ILX	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S8)	Front-wheel drive	25	35	29 MPG	$2750

Specs and fitment

1st generation (DE), 2013–2022

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Acura ILX reliable?

What are common problems with a 2018 Acura ILX?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (12 of 23), then Fuel system, gasoline (7) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2018 Acura ILX more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2018 Acura ILX been recalled?

The 2018 Acura ILX has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Acura ILX?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2018 Acura ILX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Acura ILX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Acura ILX is 29 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.