The most-reported ILX run is 19UDE2F32GA (2016 builds) with 9 complaints, 5.6× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 29% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 2.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for ILX model years 2013–2020.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Acura ILX has 160 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 11% of every ILX complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19UDE2F32GA•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 19UDE2F31HA•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| 19VDE1F30DE•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 19VDE1F75EE•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 19UDE2F39KA•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 19UDE2F76KA•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 19UDE2F74GA•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 19VDE1F31DE•••••• | 2013 | 1 | — | |
| 19UDE2F8XGA•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 19VDE1F56DE•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 19VDE3F79DE•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 19VDE1F33EE•••••• | 2014 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 148 ILX runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 43 ILX VINs so far, most often 2022, 2016, 2021 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Acura ILX the gap between build years is 2×: a 2016 car draws 2.2 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2021 | 11 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 35 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 22 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 19 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 50 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 18 | 14 | — | |
| 2014 | 25 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 64 | 38 | 6 |
Heaviest year here is 2016 at 2.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Acura ILX owners report: Air Bags, 78 of 256 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Acura ILX; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V052000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2014–2019 |
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2016–2020 |
| 25V859000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 2016–2020 |
| 19V424000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2016–2019 |
| 19V182000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2013–2016 |
| 16V061000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2013–2016 |
19V052000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2014: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The ILX against its rivals
The ILX draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Chevrolet Volt 5 and the Infiniti QX30 1.6. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura ILX | 256 | 160 | 8.6% | |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1,819 | 361 | 2% | |
| Infiniti QX30 | 60 | 37 | 8.3% |
How serious were they
Of the 256 reports on the Acura ILX, 8.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Acura ILX | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 256 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 22 (8.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 48% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Acura ILX share of that is 256 complaints over 160 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Acura ILX VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 256 NHTSA complaints from 160 ILX runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which ILX production run has the most complaints?
19UDE2F32GA, a 2016 build, with 9 complaints. The typical ILX run has 1.6.
Which ILX years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 2.2 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.
Does the ILX get more complaints than the Chevrolet Volt?
No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the ILX against 5 for the Chevrolet Volt.
How many ILX complaints involve a crash?
8.6% of 256 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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