2016 Acura ILX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Acura ILX has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (17 reports).

6Recalls
52Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Acura ILX recalls

Contaminated Brake Fluid Can Cause Reduced Braking

Recall 25V859Dec 11, 202570,658 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles may have contaminated brake fluid.

Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving

Recall 23V858Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles affected

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive or Rollaway

Recall 19V424Jun 6, 201949,898 vehicles affected

Excess grease can keep the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, so the driveshaft may separate from the half shaft.

Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 19V182Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing error.

Fuel Gauge May Read Too High, Risking Sudden Stall

Recall 19V052Jan 24, 20194,455 vehicles affected

A deformed fuel tank can raise the fuel pump height and let the fuel level float stick, so the fuel gauge may show more gas than is actually in the tank.

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash

Recall 16V061Feb 3, 20162,232,187 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.

Most common 2016 Acura ILX problems

Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags17
Service Brakes12
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train9
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Electrical System4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Structure4
Steering3

What owners report

2026-07-21, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.
2026-05-28, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy during the crash. The contact did not sustain injuries at the scene and no medical attention was provided immediately following the crash. However, the contact later experienced lower back and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed after the crash. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, approximately half of the fuel would disappear after the vehicle was started, with no
2026-04-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable and failed to function properly while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were unavailable and needed to be ordered. After a follow-up inquiry, the dealer stated that the parts were still not available and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manuf
2026-04-07, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. Another local dealer, Jeff Wyler Acura of Dayton (60 Loop Rd, Dayton, OH 45459); was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2026-04-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and another dealer were contacted and confirmed that parts were on a national back order. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

2016 Acura ILX questions

Does the 2016 Acura ILX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2016 Acura ILX: Contaminated Brake Fluid Can Cause Reduced Braking; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive or Rollaway; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Fuel Gauge May Read Too High, Risking Sudden Stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura ILX?

Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (17), Service Brakes (12), Unknown Or Other (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Acura ILX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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