Model year
2020 Acura ILX
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 10 complaints for the 2020 Acura ILX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY/WIPER (3), STEERING (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 66 complaints
- 2014 29 complaints
- 2015 19 complaints
- 2016 52 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 23 complaints
- 2019 36 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 3 complaints
Recalls
25V859000 · Dec 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25015 | Loss of braking force · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | Oct 23, 2025 | May 21, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX · 2.4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Acura ILX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.