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ACURA ILX

322 NHTSA complaints and 11 safety recalls across model years 2013–2022.

Complaints: 322
Recalls: 11
Model years: 10

The ACURAILX appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 322 consumer safety complaints and 11 recall campaigns across 10 model years (2013–2022). That averages roughly 32 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 2 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Rating
2022	5	0	0	5/5
2021	13	4	0	5/5
2020	10	1	0	5/5
2019	36	1	0	5/5
2018	24	1	0	5/5
2017	21	3	0	5/5
2016	71	5	0	5/5
2015	21	0	1	5/5
2014	36	3	3	5/5
2013	85	8	0	5/5

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

Filings moved from 106 in 2017-2021 to 137 in 2022-2026, a rise of 29.2%. That is the 70th percentile of change across the 772 nameplates with enough filings in both windows to compare, where 0 is the steepest fall and 100 the steepest rise.

Filing volume, not a reliability verdict: counts also move with how many vehicles are on the road, how old they are, and whether a recall drew attention. Computed from this portal's NHTSA filing-year records over the same two windows the trend rankings use.

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NHTSA Investigations

DP26001Defect PetitionClosed2026-03-06

All wheel drive allegation

PE07060Preliminary EvaluationClosed2007-11-29

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the ACURA ILX?▼

The ACURA ILX has received 322 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2013 to 2022, with 11 recalls. That averages about 32 complaints per model year.

What years of ACURA ILX are available?▼

PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the ACURA ILX from 2013 to 2022 (10 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.

Does the ACURA ILX have safety ratings?▼

NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many ACURA ILX model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.

What are the most common ACURA ILX complaints?▼

NHTSA complaints for the ACURA ILX are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.

How do I check if my ACURA ILX has been recalled?▼

Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.

Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. ACURA ILX totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.