Acura ILX years to avoid
The Acura ILX years to avoid are 2013, 2016, 2019, 2014, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
360
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2013–2022
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
ILX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 92 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 81 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 45 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 37 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 21 |
Every ILX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2019avoid | 45 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 24 | 4 | |
| 2016avoid | 81 | 6 | |
| 2015avoid | 21 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 37 | 5 | |
| 2013avoid | 92 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Acura ILX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the ILX years to avoid are 2013, 2016, 2019, 2014, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Acura ILX?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among ILX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Acura ILX have?
Across all model years, the ILX has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 360 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.