The Acura ILX is a compact car built from 2013 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Between 2013 and 2022 it grew 8 cm longer and gained 59 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the ILX is
The Acura ILX is a compact car that Acura built from 2013 to 2026 — 14 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2016. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Hybrid power. Its closest siblings in the Acura range: TLX, TSX, Legend.
Where the ILX is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 255 ILXs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 19U, 19V | 2013-2022 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Acura VIN decide which of these 2 lines your ILX belongs to. What every character in a ILX VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Acura ILX adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
ILX generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the ILX's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the ILX that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2015 | 454 cm | 267 cm | 1356 kg | - | - |
| 2016-2022 | 462 cm | 267 cm | 1415 kg | +8 cm | +59 kg |
Between 2013 and 2022 the ILX gained 8 cm in length (+1.8%) and 59 kg in weight (+4.4%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the ILX that is 59 kg against 8 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Acura ILX tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment ILX owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Acura ILX have? Power & range
The Acura ILX is offered with 2 powertrains — 2.4L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Acura ILX, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.4L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | FWD | Premium |
| Hybrid | 1.5L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The ILX by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Acura ILX. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | ILX | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 38 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 268 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,589/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 260 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Acura ILX?
The ILX is a compact car, built from 2013 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid.
Where is the Acura ILX made?
Across 255 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the ILX have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2016. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the ILX grew 8 cm longer and gained 59 kg.
What is the Acura ILX warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 6 years / 70,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the ILX reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific ILX?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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