2019 Acura ILX Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Acura ILX.

20182020
Complaints
40
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Acura ILX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:35,833 mi
#27 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:16,151 mi
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Acura ILX.

Gasoline Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,833
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,151
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Acura ILX

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,240,023 vehicles.

25V859000Brake Master Cylinder
~70,658 affected

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.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

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.

19V424000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~49,898 affected

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.

19V052000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~4,455 affected

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.

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2019 Acura ILX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Acura ILX reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Acura ILX has 40 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Acura ILX?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (13 complaints, avg 35,833 mi); Brakes (7 complaints, avg 16,151 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Acura ILX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,944 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Acura ILX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Acura ILX include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Acura ILX have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,240,023 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Acura ILX?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura ILX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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