This page covers 2 recalls, 19 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Acura ILX.
25–28 mpg combined
8.4–9.4 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 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Airbag complaints dominate what owners report for the 2015 Acura ILX, accounting for the majority of filed complaints. Most of these center on the airbag warning light illuminating intermittently, with owners concerned the system may not function correctly in a crash. A smaller number of reports describe airbags deploying unexpectedly without any collision, in at least one case involving both the front passenger ceiling and seat airbags. Outside the airbag system, a handful of owners report engine and electrical issues, including intermittent push-button start failures accompanied by multiple warning lights on the instrument cluster requiring several attempts before the vehicle would start. One report describes an ABS warning light coming on during braking, with a mechanic diagnosing a failed electronic brake control module.
19
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Acura ILX has 2 recalls, the most serious being a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious injury risk to the driver and passengers.
The second recall involves a deformed fuel tank that raises the fuel pump and causes the fuel level float to stick, which can make the fuel gauge read higher than the actual fuel level. A driver relying on that reading may run out of fuel unexpectedly, causing the engine to stall.
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.
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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
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.
