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2013-2022 Acura ILX Problems: 12 Known Issues

2013-2022 model years · 2,450+ owner reports · Updated September 2026

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Issue summary

According to Au7o's analysis of 2,450+ owner reports, the 2013-2022 Acura ILX has 12 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are 8-Speed DCT Shudder and Low-Speed Jerking, In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall ($0-$0 repair), Excess Assembly Grease Preventing Full Driveshaft Engagement - Recall 19V424 (2016-2019) ($0-$0 repair), Driveshaft Coating Failure and Corrosion Fracture (Salt Belt) - Recall 20V770 ($0-$0 repair), IMA Hybrid Battery Module Degradation and Failure (2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 1.5L) ($2,000-$4,000 repair), Takata Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Rupture (Multiple Recall Waves) ($0-$0 repair), Brake Master Cylinder Seal Deformation from Contaminated Brake Fluid - Recall 25V859 ($0-$0 repair) and Halogen Projector Headlight Assembly Overheating and Melting - Recall 14V323 ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is 8-Speed DCT Shudder and Low-Speed Jerking with 1,800 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $500 to $4,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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  • ILX Electrical3
  • ILX Drivetrain2
  • ILX Transmission2
  • ILX Fuel System2
  • ILX Safety/Recalls1
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All 12 Known Issues

NHTSA Recalls5 recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Campaign #21V21500025/03/2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

Campaign #19V05200024/01/2019

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

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What are the most common Acura ILX problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 2,450+ owner reports, the 2013-2022 Acura ILX has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 8-Speed DCT Shudder and Low-Speed Jerking, In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall, Excess Assembly Grease Preventing Full Driveshaft Engagement - Recall 19V424 (2016-2019). Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Acura ILX reliable?

The 2013-2022 Acura ILX has 12 known issues documented across 2,450+ owner reports. 8 issues are rated critical: 8-Speed DCT Shudder and Low-Speed Jerking and In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall and Excess Assembly Grease Preventing Full Driveshaft Engagement - Recall 19V424 (2016-2019) and Driveshaft Coating Failure and Corrosion Fracture (Salt Belt) - Recall 20V770 and IMA Hybrid Battery Module Degradation and Failure (2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 1.5L) and Takata Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Rupture (Multiple Recall Waves) and Brake Master Cylinder Seal Deformation from Contaminated Brake Fluid - Recall 25V859 and Halogen Projector Headlight Assembly Overheating and Melting - Recall 14V323. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Acura ILX problems?

Repair costs for known Acura ILX issues range from $0 to $4,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Acura ILX is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Acura ILX. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2013-2022 Acura ILX with 12 documented issues documented across 2,450+ owner reports.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

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The ILX Hybrid used the Civic Hybrid's Integrated Motor Assist system - a 1.5L engine with a thin motor-generator between engine and CVT and a nickel-metal-hydride IMA battery pack. It sold in tiny numbers for only two model years and was dropped after 2014. The IMA pack degrades: individual cell sticks fall out of balance, capacity drops, the state-of-charge display swings wildly from full to empty, assist and regen are cut, and the IMA warning light and check engine light illuminate. Acura acknowledged the pattern with Service Bulletin 12-012 (revised June 2015) establishing an IMA Battery Exchange Program covering ILX (and RLX Sport Hybrid) IMA batteries for any internal failure requiring module disassembly - explicitly including out-of-warranty vehicles. Owners also report a second, separate problem: repeated 12V accessory battery failures and no-crank conditions, which on an IMA car is often a symptom of the hybrid system not charging the 12V properly rather than a bad 12V battery.

Common Symptoms

  • IMA warning light illuminated
  • Check engine light
  • State of charge gauge swings rapidly between full and empty
  • Loss of electric assist and regenerative braking
  • Reduced fuel economy
  • Repeated 12V accessory battery failure
  • No crank / will not start requiring a jump

How to Fix

Have the dealer read the IMA system codes and run a battery capacity/module test before buying anything. Acura Service Bulletin 12-012 (IMA Battery Exchange Program) is the lever - it covers internal IMA battery failures including out-of-warranty cars and should be quoted by number when the service writer says the car is too old. A battery-management recalibration update was also released for IMA cars that changes charge/discharge management and can restore usable capacity on a marginal pack. Full IMA pack replacement runs roughly $2,000-$4,000; reconditioned packs are available for less. If the complaint is repeated 12V battery death, diagnose the DC-DC converter and parasitic draw before replacing the 12V again.

Typical repair cost:$2,000 - $4,000

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The original halogen projector-beam headlight assemblies on the earliest ILX build months do not vent enough heat. When the car sits with the engine running and low beams on for an extended period - idling in a parking lot, warming up, waiting in a pickup line - heat accumulates inside the housing and deforms and melts the internal plastic components. Output degrades, and in the incident that triggered the recall a car left idling with headlights on for several hours caught fire. Acura recalled 14,078 US cars. Coverage is build-date bounded, not model-year bounded: 2013 ILX built 1/16/2012-3/1/2013, 2013 ILX Hybrid built 1/12/2012-2/7/2013, 2014 ILX built 5/2/2013-5/31/2014, 2014 ILX Hybrid built 10/18/2013-2/19/2014.

Common Symptoms

  • Dim or reduced low-beam output
  • Melted or warped plastic inside the headlight housing
  • Burning plastic smell from the front of the car
  • Condensation or discoloration in the headlight lens
  • Headlight fails intermittently

How to Fix

Free recall remedy under NHTSA 14V323, which began July 2014. The dealer replaces BOTH halogen projector headlight assemblies with a redesigned unit at no charge. Because the campaign is old, verify against the VIN - unremedied cars still exist, and a used ILX bought from a non-Acura seller may never have had it done. Out of pocket, a pair of ILX projector headlight assemblies runs roughly $600-$1,400 installed.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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The dual-screen infotainment system in the refreshed ILX suffers from the same lag and responsiveness issues found in other Honda/Acura models using the same platform. The upper screen frequently freezes during navigation, and the lower touchscreen becomes unresponsive to inputs for several seconds at a time.

This issue also affects: Acura TLX

Common Symptoms

  • Touchscreen slow to respond to input
  • Navigation screen freezes
  • Bluetooth pairing drops
  • Audio source switching takes 5+ seconds
  • Screen occasionally goes black

How to Fix

Update infotainment firmware to the latest available version. Perform a factory reset to clear cached data. Reduce the number of paired Bluetooth devices to three or fewer. If the touchscreen digitizer has failed, the lower screen unit needs replacement.

Owner tips & cautions

  • TipDelete all paired Bluetooth devices and re-pair only your primary phone. The system bogs down when it tries to search for multiple previously paired devices on every startup.

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A separate and often-confused driveshaft defect affecting the FACELIFT ILX only. During assembly, excessive grease was applied to the driveshaft/intermediate shaft splines. The trapped grease prevents the shaft from seating fully into the transmission, so the retaining clip may never engage. The shaft can then work its way out in service and separate from the transmission, causing sudden loss of drive and, as with the corrosion recall, a roll-away risk when parked. Owners frequently conflate this with the 20V770 corrosion campaign - they are different model-year ranges and different root causes, and a 2016+ car is not covered by 20V770.

Common Symptoms

  • Clunk or pop from the front end on acceleration
  • Sudden loss of drive
  • Vehicle rolls when parked
  • Grease slung inside the front wheel well

How to Fix

Free recall remedy under NHTSA 19V424. The dealer inspects the driveshaft/half shaft engagement and replaces the affected shaft at no charge. Confirm the campaign against the VIN rather than the model year, because coverage is build-date bounded within the 2016-2019 range.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On early ILX built through the 2015 model year, the protective paint coating applied to the driveshafts was improperly manufactured. The coating peels and chips near the dynamic damper, exposing bare steel. In Salt Belt states, road de-icing salt attacks the exposed shaft and corrodes it. Under a high-torque condition the corroded driveshaft can fracture outright: the car becomes immobile, and because a broken halfshaft disconnects the transmission's park pawl from the wheels, the vehicle can roll away while the selector is in Park. This is a first-generation-body issue tied to a specific shaft manufacturing process and does NOT apply to the 2016+ refresh, which has its own, different driveshaft recall.

Common Symptoms

  • Clicking or grinding from the front axle
  • Vehicle rolls while in Park
  • Vibration under acceleration
  • Loss of drive - engine revs but car does not move
  • Visible rust and flaking paint on the driveshaft near the damper

How to Fix

Free recall remedy under NHTSA 20V770. The dealer inspects both left and right driveshafts for coating deformity within 50mm of the dynamic damper (the ILX inspection window is 50mm; the Honda Fit/Civic Hybrid siblings use 40mm) and replaces any shaft that fails inspection at no charge. Owners in salt states should insist on the inspection even with no symptoms, since a passing inspection does not require replacement.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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The 2013-2015 ILX 2.4L with the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) exhibits severe shudder, jerking, and hesitation during low-speed driving. The clutch packs engage roughly in stop-and-go traffic, and the transmission frequently hunts between gears on slight inclines, making city driving extremely unpleasant.

This issue also affects: Acura CL, Acura MDX, Acura TL

Common Symptoms

  • Violent shudder from stop in 1st gear
  • Jerking during low-speed acceleration
  • Hesitation when pulling away from traffic lights
  • Transmission hunting on slight inclines
  • Grinding sensation during slow parking maneuvers

How to Fix

Update the DCT software to the latest Acura calibration which improves low-speed clutch engagement. Perform a DCT fluid change with genuine Honda DCTF. In severe cases, the clutch pack assembly needs replacement. Acura extended warranty coverage on the DCT to 7 years/100,000 miles due to widespread complaints.

Owner tips & cautions

  • WarningCheck if your VIN is covered under the extended DCT warranty (7yr/100k). Many owners have had full clutch pack replacements covered at no cost. Document every shudder incident with date, mileage, and conditions.

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The 2013-2015 ILX 2.4L was sold ONLY with a six-speed manual - an unusual configuration for a luxury-badged compact sedan, and it shares its clutch, gearset and transmission with the contemporary Civic Si. Owners report a distinct grinding or growling noise the moment the clutch is released from a complete stop in first gear, absent at all other times. The consensus cause traced on the owner forums is the clutch release/throwout bearing, with the clutch disc springs also implicated. Dealers have historically had no scripted answer for it, and the noise is known to subside for 30,000-40,000 miles and then return, which makes it hard to get documented under warranty. Because this powertrain is manual-only, it is a completely separate story from the 2.0L automatic and the later 8-speed DCT - do not merge them.

Common Symptoms

  • Grinding or growling noise when the clutch is released from a stop in first gear
  • Noise absent while cruising or with the clutch pedal down
  • Noise comes and goes over tens of thousands of miles
  • Chatter or shudder on take-up
  • Clutch pedal feel changes

How to Fix

Replace the clutch release bearing; because the transmission has to come out regardless, the accepted practice is to replace the clutch disc, pressure plate and release bearing as a set at the same time, and to resurface or replace the flywheel. One documented dealer repair did clutch plus release bearing at 98,000 miles. Budget roughly $1,000-$2,000 for a full clutch job. Critically: report the noise to the dealer in writing EARLY so it is on file for warranty or goodwill, since the intermittent nature of the fault is the main reason claims get denied.

Typical repair cost:$1,000 - $2,000

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The Denso-supplied in-tank fuel pump module fitted across virtually the entire ILX production run uses an impeller that was molded with insufficient density and inadequately dried. The impeller absorbs fuel, swells, and interferes with the pump body. The pump then fails to deliver pressure - typically presenting first as a long crank or a hard start, then progressing to an engine stall that can happen at road speed with no warning and no restart. The ILX coverage was expanded twice: an initial 2019-2020 campaign (21V215, itself an expansion of ) was later broadened to cover 2013-2023 ILX under 23V858, so this spans every powertrain the car was sold with - 2.0 automatic, 2.4 manual, hybrid, and 2.4 DCT alike.

This issue also affects: Acura MDX, Acura TLX

Common Symptoms

  • Engine stalls while driving
  • Extended cranking before start
  • No-start condition
  • Whining or absent fuel pump prime noise at key-on
  • Check engine light
  • Loss of power under load

How to Fix

Free recall remedy under NHTSA 23V858 (Honda campaign codes KGC/KGD); earlier cars may instead fall under 21V215. Dealers replace the entire fuel pump module at no charge. Owner notification for the expanded campaign was mailed September 2024. Do not pay for a fuel pump on an ILX without first running the VIN - a private-pay pump module replacement typically runs $700-$1,200.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On a range of ILX built from the 2014 model year onward, the plastic fuel tank was manufactured out of specification and can deform. The deformation changes the geometry the level sender float travels through, so the fuel gauge reads higher than the actual fuel remaining. Drivers run the tank dry while the gauge still shows fuel, producing an unexpected engine stall in traffic. Because the symptom is a gauge reading rather than a warning light, owners commonly misdiagnose it as a bad sending unit and replace the sender - which does not fix a deformed tank.

Common Symptoms

  • Fuel gauge reads higher than actual fuel level
  • Engine stalls with fuel still indicated on the gauge
  • Fill-up takes noticeably less fuel than the gauge suggests
  • Low fuel light does not illuminate before running out
  • Erratic or sticking gauge needle

How to Fix

Free recall remedy under NHTSA 19V052. The dealer inspects the fuel tank and replaces it if deformed, at no charge. If your ILX consistently takes far less fuel than the gauge implies at fill-up, or stalls with a quarter tank indicated, run the VIN before authorizing any paid sending-unit work.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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The ILX was swept into the Takata ammonium-nitrate inflator recalls in several successive waves. The driver frontal airbag inflator propellant degrades with long-term exposure to high heat and humidity cycling, which can cause the inflator housing to over-pressurize and rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments into the cabin. The ILX is unusual in that some cars were recalled MORE THAN ONCE: cars repaired in the first wave received an interim 'like-for-like' Takata replacement inflator that was itself later recalled (19V182), and a further 2013-only campaign (19V500) followed. Both the gasoline ILX and the 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid are covered. Owners who assume a single dealer visit closed the matter frequently still have an open campaign against their VIN.

Common Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light illuminated
  • Open recall shown on VIN lookup
  • Metal fragments or shrapnel injury on deployment
  • Recall notice letter received more than once

How to Fix

Free recall remedy. Have the VIN checked at nhtsa.gov/recalls or an Acura dealer - check it again even if a Takata repair was already performed, because a first-wave repair may have installed an inflator later recalled under 19V182. The dealer replaces the driver frontal airbag inflator (and in the later campaign, replaces it with an alternate non-Takata-desiccant type) at no charge with no mileage or ownership limit.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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A late-breaking campaign covering the facelift ILX. Brake fluid that was contaminated during manufacture attacks the rubber seal inside the brake master cylinder, causing it to swell and deform. A deformed seal lets fluid bypass internally, so pedal travel lengthens and braking effort no longer produces proportional pressure - and the fluid can leak externally from the master cylinder. The result is degraded braking performance with increased stopping distance. This affects the 2016-2020 refreshed car only; it is not a first-half-of-production issue.

Common Symptoms

  • Soft or spongy brake pedal
  • Brake pedal slowly sinks under steady foot pressure
  • Increased stopping distance
  • Brake warning light on
  • Low brake fluid level or visible leak at the master cylinder

How to Fix

Free recall remedy under NHTSA 25V859. The dealer replaces the brake master cylinder at no charge. Do not defer this one or attempt an independent-shop repair while the campaign is open - a soft or sinking brake pedal on a 2016-2020 ILX should be treated as the recall condition until proven otherwise. Private-pay master cylinder replacement runs roughly $400-$800.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2.4L K24 ILX, the variable timing control (VTC) actuator on the intake camshaft is not fully oil-pressurized at first start. The internal locking pin fails to hold the actuator against the sprocket, so for one to two seconds after a cold start the actuator rattles loudly against its stops - a hard metallic grinding or 'bag of bolts' sound from the front of the engine that disappears once oil pressure builds. It is worst in cold weather, after the car has sat overnight, and with stretched oil-change intervals. This is an all-K24-family pattern documented from roughly 2008 onward across Honda and Acura four-cylinders and it carries into the ILX's 2.4. It does NOT apply to the 2.0L R20 or the 1.5L hybrid, which use a different valvetrain, and merging it into a generic 'ILX engine noise' issue is the classic mistake on this nameplate.

This issue also affects: Acura MDX, Acura TSX

Common Symptoms

  • Loud metallic rattle for 1-2 seconds on cold start
  • Noise worse in cold weather
  • Rattle disappears once oil pressure builds
  • Noise returns after the car sits overnight
  • Check engine light with cam timing codes in advanced cases

How to Fix

Replace the VTC actuator with the updated revised-design part (Honda addressed the original design with a superseded actuator part number). The job requires removing the valve cover and gaining timing-chain cover access; budget roughly $500-$1,000 at an independent shop. The noise itself is not immediately destructive, but a failing actuator can eventually set cam timing correlation codes. Interim mitigation: use the correct 0W-20 grade, keep oil changes to 5,000 miles, and verify the level - low or degraded oil sharply worsens the rattle.

Typical repair cost:$500 - $1,000

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Campaign #19V424000
06/06/2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Campaign #23V85800018/12/2023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

Campaign #25V85900011/12/2025

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What is the 2016-2022 Acura ILX 8-Speed DCT Shudder and Low-Speed Jerking?

The 2013-2015 ILX 2.4L with the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) exhibits severe shudder, jerking, and hesitation during low-speed driving. The clutch packs engage roughly in stop-and-go traffic, and the transmission frequently hunts between gears on slight inclines, making… Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2022 Acura ILX In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall?

The Denso-supplied in-tank fuel pump module fitted across virtually the entire ILX production run uses an impeller that was molded with insufficient density and inadequately dried. The impeller absorbs fuel, swells, and interferes with the pump body. The pump then fails to delive… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2016-2019 Acura ILX Excess Assembly Grease Preventing Full Driveshaft Engagement - Recall 19V424 (2016-2019)?

A separate and often-confused driveshaft defect affecting the FACELIFT ILX only. During assembly, excessive grease was applied to the driveshaft/intermediate shaft splines. The trapped grease prevents the shaft from seating fully into the transmission, so the retaining clip may n… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2015 Acura ILX Driveshaft Coating Failure and Corrosion Fracture (Salt Belt) - Recall 20V770?

On early ILX built through the 2015 model year, the protective paint coating applied to the driveshafts was improperly manufactured. The coating peels and chips near the dynamic damper, exposing bare steel. In Salt Belt states, road de-icing salt attacks the exposed shaft and cor… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2014 Acura ILX IMA Hybrid Battery Module Degradation and Failure (2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 1.5L)?

The ILX Hybrid used the Civic Hybrid's Integrated Motor Assist system - a 1.5L engine with a thin motor-generator between engine and CVT and a nickel-metal-hydride IMA battery pack. It sold in tiny numbers for only two model years and was dropped after 2014. The IMA pack degrades… Repairs typically run $2,000-$4,000. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2016 Acura ILX Takata Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Rupture (Multiple Recall Waves)?

The ILX was swept into the Takata ammonium-nitrate inflator recalls in several successive waves. The driver frontal airbag inflator propellant degrades with long-term exposure to high heat and humidity cycling, which can cause the inflator housing to over-pressurize and rupture d… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2016-2020 Acura ILX Brake Master Cylinder Seal Deformation from Contaminated Brake Fluid - Recall 25V859?

A late-breaking campaign covering the facelift ILX. Brake fluid that was contaminated during manufacture attacks the rubber seal inside the brake master cylinder, causing it to swell and deform. A deformed seal lets fluid bypass internally, so pedal travel lengthens and braking e… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2014 Acura ILX Halogen Projector Headlight Assembly Overheating and Melting - Recall 14V323?

The original halogen projector-beam headlight assemblies on the earliest ILX build months do not vent enough heat. When the car sits with the engine running and low beams on for an extended period - idling in a parking lot, warming up, waiting in a pickup line - heat accumulates… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2015 Acura ILX Six-Speed Manual Clutch Release Bearing Growl and Engagement Grind (2013-2015 2.4L)?

The 2013-2015 ILX 2.4L was sold ONLY with a six-speed manual - an unusual configuration for a luxury-badged compact sedan, and it shares its clutch, gearset and transmission with the contemporary Civic Si. Owners report a distinct grinding or growling noise the moment the clutch… Repairs typically run $1,000-$2,000. Severity: medium.

What is the 2014-2019 Acura ILX Deformed Fuel Tank Causing Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and Unexpected Fuel Starvation - Recall 19V052?

On a range of ILX built from the 2014 model year onward, the plastic fuel tank was manufactured out of specification and can deform. The deformation changes the geometry the level sender float travels through, so the fuel gauge reads higher than the actual fuel remaining. Drivers… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2013-2022 Acura ILX VTC Actuator Cold-Start Rattle (2.4L K24 Only)?

On the 2.4L K24 ILX, the variable timing control (VTC) actuator on the intake camshaft is not fully oil-pressurized at first start. The internal locking pin fails to hold the actuator against the sprocket, so for one to two seconds after a cold start the actuator rattles loudly a… Repairs typically run $500-$1,000. Severity: medium.

What is the 2016-2022 Acura ILX Infotainment System Lag and Unresponsive Touchscreen?

The dual-screen infotainment system in the refreshed ILX suffers from the same lag and responsiveness issues found in other Honda/Acura models using the same platform. The upper screen frequently freezes during navigation, and the lower touchscreen becomes unresponsive to inputs… Severity: low.