2021 Acura ILX reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2021 Acura ILX holds 11 complaints after 6 years, a rate of 2 per year. ILX years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (3 of 11), then Lane departure (3) and Air bags (2). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2020 ILX has 10 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.
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 2021 Acura ILX. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (11 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Water is entering the headlight housing due to what appears to be a manufacturer sealing defect, with visible…"
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"I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion into the headlight assembly, resulting in electrical failure of critical lighting and signaling components. Due to an…"
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"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. The vehicle was involved in…"
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"My vehicle continues to accelerate when I press the gas pedal, and it sometimes makes clicking noises from underneath during acceleration. Occasionally, it veers to one side even when I keep the steering wheel straight.…"
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"The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the white lines on the road appeared curved through the windshield. The contact then noticed that…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 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 |
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| ILX | 2.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2850 |
Specs and fitment
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 2021 Acura ILX reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2021 Acura ILX holds 11 complaints after 6 years, a rate of 2 per year. ILX years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2021 Acura ILX?
The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (3 of 11), then Lane departure (3) and Air bags (2). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2021 Acura ILX more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2020 ILX has 10 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.
Has the 2021 Acura ILX been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2021 Acura ILX.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Acura ILX?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2021 Acura ILX with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2021 Acura ILX get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Acura ILX is 28 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.