This page covers 4 recalls, 29 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Acura ILX.
25–38 mpg combined
6.2–9.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Airbag-related complaints make up the clear majority of what owners report for the 2014 Acura ILX. Most of these center on the airbag warning light illuminating unexpectedly, often returning after being serviced, which owners describe as a recurring nuisance rather than a one-time fault. Engine complaints are a distant second, with a handful of owners reporting intermittent no-start conditions where the push-button starter requires multiple attempts before the engine fires; a separate report describes recurring battery drain requiring replacement every few months. Exterior lighting draws a small number of complaints as well. One isolated report mentions a fuel odor strong enough to cause physical symptoms, though this stands apart from any broader pattern in the complaint set. The airbag warning light, cycling on and off without a clear resolution, is the most consistent thread across this vehicle year's complaints.
29
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Acura ILX has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator defect where the driver's frontal airbag can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator issue has been filed across multiple campaigns covering the same underlying defect, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem for all affected vehicles. There is also a headlight recall where reduced light output from the headlamps can cut down on how far the driver can see at night, raising crash risk. On the fuel system side, a deformed fuel tank can cause the fuel level float to stick, making the gauge read higher than the actual fuel level, which can lead to the engine stalling unexpectedly if the tank runs dry.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank may be deformed, pushing the fuel pump higher and causing the fuel level float to stick. This makes the fuel gauge show an incorrect fuel level.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can seep into the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator over time, potentially causing it to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Excessive heat around the headlight bulb and reflector can reduce headlight brightness and cause smoke, melting, and fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlights at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
