Acura

ILX

Compact Cars · model years 2013 to 2022

Includes ILX and ILX Hybrid as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2022. complaints: 3, below this model's typical 16; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2016. complaints: 52, about 3.3x this model's typical 16; recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Acura ILX
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2013	3Gas, Hybrid	27	176	$2,850	6	66	2 (1 open)	53	AIR BAGS 27%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 66, above this model's typical 47 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	3Gas, Hybrid	27	176	$2,850	5	30	2 (1 open)	41	AIR BAGS 54%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%, ENGINE 8%
complaints: 30, below this model's typical 47 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	26.5	176	$2,925	4	19	1 (1 open)	42	AIR BAGS 57%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 19, below this model's typical 31 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Gas	29	no data	$2,650	6	52	0	103	AIR BAGS 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 52, about 3.3x this model's typical 16 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	1Gas	29	no data	$2,650	4	20	0	87	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21%, POWER TRAIN 17%, SERVICE BRAKES 17%
complaints: 20, above this model's typical 16 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	1Gas	29	no data	$2,650	4	23	0	63	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 46%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 27%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 23, above this model's typical 16 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 Score: 57 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	1Gas	28	no data	$2,750	5	36	1	82	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 30%, SERVICE BRAKES 21%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%
complaints: 36, about 2.3x this model's typical 16 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Gas	28	no data	$2,750	2	10	1	73	VISIBILITY/WIPER 23%, STEERING 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 10, below this model's typical 16 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Gas	28	no data	$2,750	0	11	0	34	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%, LANE DEPARTURE 19%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%
complaints: 11, below this model's typical 16 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Gas	28	no data	$2,750	0	3	0	17	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, ENGINE 20%
complaints: 3, below this model's typical 16 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 92 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2013: 27 to 2022: 28

Owner complaints2013: 66 to 2022: 3

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Acura ILX to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.