2020 Acura ILX Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Acura ILX.

20192021
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Acura ILX Problems

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

#13 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Acura ILX.

Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Acura ILX. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2020 Acura ILX

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,561,118 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.

Other Acura ILX Years

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2020 Acura ILX — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Acura ILX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Acura ILX has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Acura ILX?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2020 Acura ILX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Acura ILX include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2020 Acura ILX have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,561,118 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 2020 Acura ILX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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