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2019 Acura ILX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 44 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.8 times the median ILX year — the 2019 model ranks #3 of 10 ILX years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (36% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

44

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other ILX years?

ILX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted89 complaints2013: 89 complaints2014: 36 complaints2015: 21 complaints2016: 80 complaints2017: 24 complaints2018: 26 complaints2019: 44 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 19 complaints2022: 5 complaints
ILX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Acura ILX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1636%
Brakes1330%
Driver Assistance614%
Engine37%
Other37%
Electrical System25%
Tires & Wheels12%

Does the 2019 Acura ILX have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V859000BrakesDecember 11, 2025 · 70,658 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

23V858000Fuel SystemDecember 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

21V215000Fuel SystemMarch 25, 2021 · 624,552 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

19V424000TransmissionJune 6, 2019 · 49,898 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.

19V052000Fuel SystemJanuary 24, 2019 · 4,455 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 27, 2024

“My brake pedal randomly sinks to the floor. I have been close to rear ending the vehicle in front of me due to this issue. My car has been to the Acura dealership on three different occasions complaining of this issue but nothing was ever found. The tech was unable to replicate the issue. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 7, 2024

“ADAS LKAS Camera Module - 36160-TX6-A03-M1 failed under 100K miles - causing all ADAS functions to have suspended semi-permanently until replacement of camera — DTC U3000-49 “Multipurpose Camera Unit Internal Electronic Failure”, needing new 800$ camera + 800$ calibration at dealer. Common…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 25, 2025

“I have the car for 10 month and the manufacturer is not providing the part for the recall, they said they don’t have the part. Data bellow: Dec 18,2023 Manufacturer Recall NumberUGO NHTSA Recall Number23V-858 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 7, 2024

“The contact owned a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while reversing, the backward collision avoidance system activated without any objects or persons behind the vehicle, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. The backup sensor did not sound, and the vehicle then shifted into drive, and the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 24, 2026 · crash

2019 Acura ILX — common questions

Is the 2019 Acura ILX reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 44 complaints put the 2019 model at #3 of 10 ILX years. It is one of the ILX years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 ILX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (16 complaints), brakes (13 complaints), driver assistance (6 complaints).

Does the 2019 Acura ILX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Acura ILX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Acura ILX under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Acura ILX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the ILX years to avoid are 2013, 2016, 2019, 2014, 2015. The cleanest record among ILX years belongs to 2022.

How safe is the 2019 Acura ILX?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Acura ILX earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.