2014 Acura Ilx: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (57% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Dec 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I will be taking my car to be looked at. There is a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. Smell came out of nowhere and none of my service lights came on.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2026
“The power steering is whining. It has fluid in it so I'm guessing the pump is going bad. The service air bag light keeps coming on even after I had it serviced.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2021
“My driver's side breaks are grinding and giving out on me. I only drive my vehicle on weekends, so I don't see why the driver's side breaks are already giving out on me. I've had the vehicle for only three years and it has 79,784 miles.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 acura ixl. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start when the engine start button was pushed. The contact had to push the button several times to start the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ron tonkin acura (855-389-6164, located at 9655 sw canyon rd, portland, or 97225) where a diagnostic test was recommended, but was not rendered due to cost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 acura ilx. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized while driving. Also, the rear camera detached from the vehicle and the engine stalled at times. The vehicle was taken to jp thibodeaux automotive (2511 us-90, new iberia, la 70560, (866) 790-1193). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,700.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Dec 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 2014 acura ilx. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot with the engine running, the front passenger alerted the contact of a smoke odor. The passenger immediately noticed sparks from underneath the hood and, almost immediately, the hood became engulfed in flames. The fire department came to the scene and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries. The contact called superior honda at 504-717-2157 (located at 1845 west bank express way, harvey, la 70058) and was informed that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2018
“Car caught a fire while park with motor running started from headlight fire department was called and fire was put out..”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2018
“I purchased goodyear weatherhandler tires 215 45r17 in december of 2015. On saturday, september 30th my front passenger side tire was flat. Upon further inspection under the goodyear logo, there was a split. The other front on the driver side had the same spit under the goodyear logo. I had to buy 2 new tires to place on the front.”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2017
“"takata recall" I received a notice in march and spoke with the dealership, both said I would be notified when parts were available in late summer. On 10/21/16 I called my dealership to find out the status because I hadn't heard anything else. I was told oh we have the parts come in whenever you want. Why wasn't I notified. I've been driving an unsafe car for 2 years and wondering about the airbag for 7 months. This is completely unacceptable. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
“Takarta airbag. I have no information that the airbag in my car was fixed. I am also having problems with my car's power. It moves so slow when pulling off. I have also had problems with my driver's side window. You can hear wind and what appears to be a plastic sound when you get up to speeds over 20 miles per hour. I have gotten notification that my car has a recall on the airbags and the lights are defective. I do not trust macchurchill because I have been deceived by this company. Please help.0909”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
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Is the 2014 Acura Ilx reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Acura Ilx. The most complained-about area is air bags (57% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Acura Ilx problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 48,500 miles or less.
Does the 2014 Acura Ilx have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.