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 driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious injury or fatality risk to the driver and other occupants.
The airbag inflator issue covers a wide range of Honda and Acura vehicles from this era, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same defect. The headlights on certain ILX vehicles can produce diminished light output, reducing how far ahead the driver can see at night and raising the risk of a crash. On the fuel system side, some vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank that pushes the fuel pump higher than intended, causing the float that measures fuel level to stick. When that happens, the fuel gauge can read higher than the actual amount of gas remaining, leaving the driver unaware the tank is nearly empty and at risk of an unexpected stall.
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.
