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2014 Acura ILX
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2014 Acura ILX

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Complaints filed

30

Reports to NHTSA, 2014

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

26

EPA estimate

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (57% of 30 reports), followed by electrical system (10%).

Air Bags57% · 17 reports
Electrical System10% · 3 reports
Power Train7% · 2 reports
Steering7% · 2 reports
Engine3% · 1 report
Fuel System3% · 1 report
Fuel/Propulsion System3% · 1 report
Seat Belts3% · 1 report

+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 30 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10917887, ODI 10910217, ODI 10909911, ODI 10904998, ODI 10902018.

Individual complaint reports(30)

Showing the 30 most recent reports
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJul 2026 · ODI 11747869Details +

I will be taking my car to be looked at. There is a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. Smell came out of nowhere and none of my service lights came on.

Reported
Jul 2026
Incident date
Jul 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11747869 at NHTSA →
Fuel SystemMar 2025 · ODI 11650321 · 1 injuriesDetails +

The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor permeating the interior of the vehicle. The contact then began to experience nausea and headaches, prompting the contact to seek medical attention. The contact was later diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. The emissions and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
1 injuries
Open ODI 11650321 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJul 2022 · ODI 11476306Details +

The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced; however, the failure reoccurred six months later. The contact stated that he was replacing the vehicle battery every six months. However, after the replacement of the battery, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the latest failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated upon investigating the failure on the internet, he became aware that the Bluetooth module of the vehicle was faulty and was draining the battery. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500. The VIN was not available.

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11476306 at NHTSA →
SteeringMay 2021 · ODI 11414871Details +

THE POWER STEERING IS WHINING. IT HAS FLUID IN IT SO I'M GUESSING THE PUMP IS GOING BAD. THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVEN AFTER I HAD IT SERVICED.

Reported
May 2021
Incident date
Apr 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11414871 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2019 · ODI 11276961Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN ACURA (855-389-6164, LOCATED AT 9655 SW CANYON RD, PORTLAND, OR 97225) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED, BUT WAS NOT RENDERED DUE TO COST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11276961 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMar 2019 · ODI 11192604Details +

MY DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE GRINDING AND GIVING OUT ON ME. I ONLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON WEEKENDS, SO I DON'T SEE WHY THE DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE ALREADY GIVING OUT ON ME. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY THREE YEARS AND IT HAS 79,784 MILES.

Reported
Mar 2019
Incident date
Mar 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11192604 at NHTSA →
SteeringDec 2018 · ODI 11162327Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, (866) 790-1193). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11162327 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemApr 2018 · ODI 11089963 · fireDetails +

CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..

Reported
Apr 2018
Incident date
Jan 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11089963 at NHTSA →
EngineJan 2018 · ODI 11063505 · fireDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FRONT PASSENGER ALERTED THE CONTACT OF A SMOKE ODOR. THE PASSENGER IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SPARKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE HOOD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED SUPERIOR HONDA AT 504-717-2157 (LOCATED AT 1845 WEST BANK EXPRESS WAY, HARVEY, LA 70058) AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.

Reported
Jan 2018
Incident date
Jan 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11063505 at NHTSA →
Power TrainOct 2017 · ODI 11040696Details +

TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS OVER 20 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE GOTTEN NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND THE LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I DO NOT TRUST MACCHURCHILL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DECEIVED BY THIS COMPANY. PLEASE HELP.0909

Reported
Oct 2017
Incident date
Oct 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11040696 at NHTSA →
WheelsOct 2017 · ODI 11031446Details +

I PURCHASED GOODYEAR WEATHERHANDLER TIRES 215 45R17 IN DECEMBER OF 2015. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE GOODYEAR LOGO, THERE WAS A SPLIT. THE OTHER FRONT ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD THE SAME SPIT UNDER THE GOODYEAR LOGO. I HAD TO BUY 2 NEW TIRES TO PLACE ON THE FRONT.

Reported
Oct 2017
Incident date
Sep 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11031446 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2016 · ODI 10917887Details +

"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN MARCH AND SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BOTH SAID I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE IN LATE SUMMER. ON 10/21/16 I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT THE STATUS BECAUSE I HADN'T HEARD ANYTHING ELSE. I WAS TOLD OH WE HAVE THE PARTS COME IN WHENEVER YOU WANT. WHY WASN'T I NOTIFIED. I'VE BEEN DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND WONDERING ABOUT THE AIRBAG FOR 7 MONTHS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. *TR

Reported
Oct 2016
Incident date
Oct 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10917887 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2016 · ODI 10910217Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Sep 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10910217 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2016 · ODI 10909911Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) 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 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB

Reported
Sep 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10909911 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2016 · ODI 10904998Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. JOB COMPLETED UPDATED 10/28/16*LJ

Reported
Sep 2016
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10904998 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2016 · ODI 10902018Details +

NOTIFIED OF RECALL OF AIRBAGS IN FEB. 2016 AND ISSUE STILL IS NOT RESOLVED. MY LEASE IS ENDING IN OCTOBER AND I AM NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THIS AIR BAG ISSUE.

Reported
Aug 2016
Incident date
Feb 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10902018 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2016 · ODI 10892604Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS HAD BEEN ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN MID MARCH OF 2016 AND HAD NOT BEEN SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Aug 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10892604 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2016 · ODI 10888705Details +

TAKATA RECALL: IN MARCH 2016, WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM ACURA MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE RECALL AND THE DANGER OF DRIVING OUR ACURA VEHICLE, VIN # [XXX], DUE TO TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS. ACCORDINGLY WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP OFFICE LOCATED 1600 SOLDIERS FIELD RD, BRIGHTON, MA 02135 IN THE SAME MONTH (END OF MARCH 2016), TO GET THE VEHICLE FIXED OR TO REQUEST A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE UNTIL YOUR ORGANIZATION FIX THE VEHICLE AND MAKE IT SAFE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEALERSHIP OFFICE OFFERED US TO TAKE A LOANER OR RENTAL VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE UNDER THE CONDITION THAT WE HAVE TO KEEP BOTH VEHICLE WITH US UNTIL THEY FIX THE ACURA. WE EXPLAIN TO THE DEALERSHIP OFFICE THAT SINCE WE LEAVE IN BOSTON METROPOLITAN AREA, WE DON'T HAVE EXTRA OR ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE TO KEEP BOTH VEHICLES. THEREFORE, WE REQUESTED ACURA MOTOR COMPANY TO KEEP THE ACURA UNTIL IT IS FIXED AND GIVE US THE LOANER OR RENTAL CAR. UNFORTUNATELY THE DEALERSHIP OFFICE DECLINED TO DO SO. SINCE THE RECALL IN MARCH 2016, WE HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY USE. THIS IS ; THEREFORE, TO FILE COMPLAINT REGARDING THE SUBJECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Reported
Jul 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10888705 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2016 · ODI 10884877Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); 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 WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Jul 2016
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10884877 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2016 · ODI 10882523Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER; 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Jul 2016
Incident date
Apr 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10882523 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJun 2016 · ODI 10881770Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Jun 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10881770 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2016 · ODI 10870828Details +

I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY DRIVING MY ACURA. I GOT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DURING THE MONTH ON FEBRUARY, 2016 WITH MULTIPLE CALLS BEING PLACED THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO FIXED DATE IN RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. WITH THE SAFETY RECALL I WASN'T ABLE TO SELL MY VEHICLE SINCE IT IS DEFECTIVE AND THERE WAS NO SOLUTION PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE CALLS ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS DIDN'T RESPOND PROPERLY AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL IN RESOLVING MY ISSUES. I WOULD KINDLY REQUEST NHTSA TO KINDLY LOOK INTO THE ISSUE AND DIRECT ACURA ACCORDINGLY.

Reported
May 2016
Incident date
Feb 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10870828 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2016 · ODI 10865393Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
May 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10865393 at NHTSA →
Air BagsApr 2016 · ODI 10855196Details +

TAKATA INFLATORS: AS I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATORS, I FOLLOWED UP WITH MY MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE OPTIONS I HAD. EVEN AFTER MAKING MULTIPLE CALLS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE WHO IS ACURA DOSEN'T SEEM TO CARE ABOUT SOLVING CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS.

Reported
Apr 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10855196 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2016 · ODI 10851555Details +

THIS IS THE VEHICLE AIR BAG THAT COULD RUPTURE WITH POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING INJURY TO ME OR MY PASSENGER. THIS IS A LEASED VEHICLE OWNED BY ACURA NOT ME AND NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL END OF SUMMER. YOU CAN HAVE THIS CAR BACK AND PUT ME IN A NEW LEASE NEVER MIND GIVING ME A RENTAL CAR TO DRIVE AROUND IN AND CONTINUE TO MAKE MY LEASE PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE I AM NOT EVEN DRIVING IN SERIOUSLY.

Reported
Mar 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10851555 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2016 · ODI 10850782Details +

SO AS I UNDERSTAND, THIS RECALL IS A FIX THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE, OR IN THE EVENT OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING, THERE IS A CHANCE OF A LIFE THREATENING INJURY...BEING I WORK FOR TOSHIBA MEDICAL AND I SELL EQUIPMENT THAT COULD BE A DANGER TO PATIENTS AND I UNDERSTAND THE RECALL. IN MY CASE AT TOSHIBA, IF A RECALL COMES FROM THE FDA, WE NEED TO SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM UNTIL THE FIX IS MADE. EVEN IF IT'S LESS THAN 1% IT GETS CLOSE UP!! SEEMS THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO LET THE CAR BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!! THIS IS A LEASED CAR AND THE LEASE IS UP IN NOVEMBER OF THIS YEAR. YOU OWN THIS CAR NOT I. I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO RETURN THE CAR AS IS AND YOU TERMINATE THE LEASE. LEGALLY ACURA HAS A LARGE RISK KNOWING THE AIRBAGS ARE FAULTY BUT HAVE NO FIX... PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR NEXT STEPS. ... THANKS IN ADVANCE... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.. ...UPDATED 04/12/16 *BF

Reported
Mar 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10850782 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2016 · ODI 10850303Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Mar 2016
Incident date
Mar 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10850303 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsOct 2015 · ODI 10787317 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

THE SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED UPON A 15 MPH FRONT END IMPACT. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT.

Reported
Oct 2015
Incident date
Oct 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 10787317 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMar 2015 · ODI 10702258 · crashDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY IF ANY INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

Reported
Mar 2015
Incident date
Mar 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 10702258 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2015 · ODI 10680216Details +

2014 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF TAKATA AIR BAGS WERE INSTALLED IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB

Reported
Mar 2015
Incident date
Nov 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10680216 at NHTSA →

Recalls(5)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Power TrainOct 2020 · 20V770000Details +

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

Open full NHTSA recall record →
Air BagsJun 2019 · 19V182000Details +

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Open full NHTSA recall record →
Air BagsMar 2016 · 16V061000Details +

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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Exterior Lighting · 14V323000Details +

American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.

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Fuel System · 19V052000Details +

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.

Risk: 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.

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Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on record

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Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Crash-test ratings

2014 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
ILX2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive243427
ILX2.4L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive223125

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2014 Acura ILX: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2014 Acura ILX?

Owners filed 30 NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Acura ILX. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Acura ILX?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (57% of complaints) and electrical system (10%).

How many recalls does the 2014 Acura ILX have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2014 Acura ILX, covering components such as power train. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura ILX get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Acura ILX between 25 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.