Model year
2021 Acura ILX
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2021 Acura ILX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (3), LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 2021 Acura ILX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.