CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Acura ILX has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (13 reports).
2019 Acura ILX recalls
Contaminated Brake Fluid Can Cause Reduced Braking
Certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles may have contaminated brake fluid.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in certain 2018 Honda CR-V and 2019 Acura and Honda models.
Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive or Rollaway
Excess grease can keep the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, so the driveshaft may separate from the half shaft.
Fuel Gauge May Read Too High, Risking Sudden Stall
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.
Most common 2019 Acura ILX problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
My driver airbag was stolen 7 months ago and my vehicle has been stuck at body shop ever since because the airbag is on national backorder with no ETA in sight. Acura has done NOTHING to help me and my life has been severely impacted by not having a car. No one is offering me any solutions, they have not provided me a loaner car or anything to help my situation.
I am writing to formally raise a concern regarding the handling of a safety recall repair performed on my 2019 Acura ILX at Maus Acura of North Tampa. I initially brought my vehicle in to address a safety recall related to the brake master cylinder. As explained in the recall notice, the issue involved contamination of the brake fluid that could affect braking performance. The dealership proceeded with replacing the brake master cylinder, as expected. However, the situation became significantly concerning following the completion of the recall service: After the recall repair was completed, my vehicle would not start and had no power. The dealership later informed me that a voltage spike
My 2019 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] , 69,349 miles) is experiencing severe, dangerous brake system failure directly matching Acura Safety Recall RN5 / NHTSA Campaign 25V859 (Brake Master Cylinder). The vehicle does not stop properly. Due to the hydraulic malfunction of the defective factory master cylinder, the brake pads are overheating and melting quickly. The vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads.I contacted multiple authorized local dealerships, including Grubbs Acura in Grapevine, TX and Park Place Acura, and both confirmed they cannot perform the safety repair because the manufacturer has not provided the necessary recall parts. I escalated this urgent safety issue to American Hondaâ
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); 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.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The narrative for the recall on the website indicated that parts were 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2019 Acura ILX questions
Does the 2019 Acura ILX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2019 Acura ILX: Contaminated Brake Fluid Can Cause Reduced Braking; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving; Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive or Rollaway; 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 2019 Acura ILX?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (13), Service Brakes (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.