2014 Acura ILX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Acura ILX has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 4th worst out of 10 model years, with a Caution verdict. Airbags account for 69% of its 29 complaints, and it carries 5 recall campaigns including two Takata airbag inflator recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #4 of 10 ILX years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 34 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2014 Acura ILX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags20 (69%)
- Electrical System4 (14%)
- Engine3 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (7%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report Takata airbag recall parts being unavailable for extended periods, leaving vehicles unrepaired despite notification.
- Some drivers describe fear of airbag inflator rupture causing potential life-threatening injury during a crash.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling away while in park with the emergency brake engaged, crashing into a wall, with the airbags failing to deploy.
- A seatbelt reportedly came unlatched during a 15 mph front-end impact, causing minor injury.
- Owners described engine compartment fires starting near the headlight or under the hood while the vehicle was parked with the engine running.
- One driver reported the steering wheel seizing, the rear camera detaching, and the engine stalling intermittently while driving.
2014 Acura ILX recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V770000Dec 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain248,358 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
- NHTSA 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Airbags1,101,534 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
- NHTSA 19V052000Jan 24, 2019Fuel System4,455 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
Risk: If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
2014 Acura ILX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other ILX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Acura ILX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2014 ILX has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 4th worst among 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Airbags are the top reported problem area, making up 69% of complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Acura ILX?
- Airbags are the top problem area, with 20 of 29 complaints (69%) related to them, including Takata inflator recall issues.
- Does the 2014 Acura ILX have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 ILX, covering airbags, fuel system, electrical system, and transmission components.
- What year Acura ILX should I avoid?
- Among ILX years with data, 2013 and 2016 carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Indexes of 89 and 100. The 2014 model sits below those but still earns a Caution rating.
- How many complaints does the 2014 Acura ILX have?
- NHTSA lists 29 complaints for the 2014 Acura ILX, with 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries reported.