2021 Acura ILX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2021 Acura ILX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Lane Departure (6 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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2021 Acura ILX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2021 Acura ILX.

Most common 2021 Acura ILX problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Lane Departure6
Unknown Or Other3
Exterior Lighting3
Air Bags2
Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Visibility1

What owners report

2026-03-20, Exterior Lighting
I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion into the headlight assembly, resulting in electrical failure of critical lighting and signaling components. Due to an apparent manufacturing defect in the headlight sealing, moisture is entering the housing and is visibly present as condensation, directly causing system malfunction. This defect leads to intermittent and unpredictable failure of the turn signal (blinker), including failure to activate and spontaneous activation without driver input. As a result, surrounding drivers cannot accurately determine my intended movements, significantly increasing the risk of a collision. Additionally,
2026-03-20, Exterior Lighting
am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Water is entering the headlight housing due to what appears to be a manufacturer sealing defect, with visible condensation inside. This is causing electrical malfunction, including intermittent failure of the turn signal (blinker) and inconsistent headlight operation. The components are available for inspection upon request. This defect creates a significant safety hazard. The turn signal will fail to activate or activate randomly, preventing other drivers from knowing when I am changing lanes and increasing the risk of collisions. The headlight also intermittently dims or shuts off at night, r
2025-12-19, Air Bags
I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2021 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] ) that has been unreleasable for an extended period due to manufacturer inability to supply a required safety component. The vehicle was involved in an accident on July 6, 2025 and delivered to Caliber Collision in Corpus Christi, Texas. All accident-related repairs have been completed. However, the vehicle cannot be released because a required airbag and/or airbag module is unavailable. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. has advised that the safety component is unavailable to be sold and that no estimated time of availability exists. Due to the safety nature of the missing component, the repair facility has confirmed th
2024-07-30, Unknown Or Other
My vehicle continues to accelerate when I press the gas pedal, and it sometimes makes clicking noises from underneath during acceleration. Occasionally, it veers to one side even when I keep the steering wheel straight. At times, it gives a warning and vibrates as if I'm merging into another lane. When I press the gas, the engine revs, but the car doesn't accelerate. Issues have been ongoing but dealership where I got the car from wants to charge me inspection fees per symptom.
2024-02-29, Visibility
The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the white lines on the road appeared curved through the windshield. The contact then noticed that the windshield was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the windshield was delaminating and needed to be replaced. The windshield was replaced under warranty; however, the replacement windshield was also defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approxim

2021 Acura ILX questions

Does the 2021 Acura ILX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2021 Acura ILX at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura ILX?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Lane Departure (6), Unknown Or Other (3), Exterior Lighting (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Acura ILX has been fixed?

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