NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2020 Acura ILX, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACURA ILX.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 3 | 30.0% | 0.52 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 20.0% | 0.85 |
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| electrical electronic | 1 | 10.0% | 1.00 |
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| loss of control | 1 | 10.0% | 0.90 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 10.0% | 0.56 |
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| restraint or airbag | 1 | 10.0% | 0.99 |
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| unclear | 1 | 10.0% | 0.79 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 7 | 70.0% | 0.82 |
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| low | 2 | 20.0% | 0.66 |
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| high | 1 | 10.0% | 0.98 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 10 tagged complaints of 10 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2025-12-11. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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. (excerpt)
Consequence: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)
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 Mo (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-18. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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 tan (excerpt)
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
75 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 26 |
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| SUSPENSION | 15 |
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| STEERING | 10 |
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| TIRES | 8 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| WHEELS | 5 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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11000147
Date: 2024-05-01. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Hondaa s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the EGR/VVT OBD Monitor Readiness status group. Due to some customera s driving
10241471
Date: 2023-08-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or both headlight assemblies that does not evaporate from the lamp due to the headlight making contact with a body panel creating a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moi
10237814
Date: 2023-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE.
Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moisture to enter the headlight.
10227779
Date: 2022-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
10227244
Date: 2022-11-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
10226211
Date: 2022-11-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
10224351
Date: 2022-10-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a
10213586
Date: 2022-05-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
10213577
Date: 2022-05-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
10213557
Date: 2022-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.