This page covers 7 recalls, 50 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Acura ILX.
29 mpg combined
8.1 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Acura ILX, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the airbag system and service brakes. Airbags draw the highest complaint volume, though the narratives don't detail consistent symptom descriptions beyond general concerns. Brakes are the more vividly described issue: owners report the pedal sinking to the floor during braking attempts, with no warning light on the dashboard beforehand. Several owners mention being unable to get their vehicles repaired due to parts being on national back order, leaving them waiting weeks or longer for a fix. The powertrain rounds out the top three reported systems, though at lower volume. The brake pedal-to-floor complaint is the most consistently described symptom across multiple reports.
50
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Acura ILX has 7 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 risk to the driver and passengers.
Two drivetrain recalls involve the right axle half-shaft, which can detach from the driveshaft and cut power to the wheels or allow the car to roll even when left in Park. On the brake side, contaminated brake fluid can deform a seal inside the brake master cylinder, causing an internal fluid leak that reduces braking force and extends stopping distances. The fuel system has two concerns as well: the fuel pump can fail and stall the engine while driving, and a deformed fuel tank can cause the fuel level float to stick, making the gauge read higher than the actual fuel level and leaving the driver unaware the tank is nearly empty.
At a glance
What can fail
A seal in the brake master cylinder can become damaged, allowing brake fluid to leak into the reservoir and reducing braking effectiveness.
What the fix does
Acura will mail you a notice. Take your vehicle to an Acura dealership to have the brake master cylinder replaced.
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Driver Assistance
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
Contaminated brake fluid can warp a seal in the brake master cylinder, allowing fluid to leak internally and reducing your braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Excessive grease on the half shaft's set-ring may prevent it from fully engaging, which can cause the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and half shaft, and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right axle half-shaft may detach from the driveshaft, cutting power to the drive wheels and potentially allowing the car to roll if the parking brake is not set.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the right driveshaft connection. If not fully engaged, both the driveshaft and half-shaft will be replaced.
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.
