Are airbags a common complaint on the 2014 Acura ILX?

Yes. NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints out of 29 total complaints for the 2014 Acura ILX, or 69% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Acura ILX?

Yes, two related recalls exist: campaign 19V182000 and campaign 16V061000, both covering Takata driver's airbag inflators that Honda/Acura is replacing free of charge.

Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to airbag complaints on the 2014 Acura ILX.

At what mileage do airbag problems get reported?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 Acura ILX is 12,000 miles.

How does the 2014 ILX compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2014 ILX's 69% share of complaints tied to airbags is the highest among model years listed, compared to 38% in 2013 and 63% in 2015.

2014 Acura ILX Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 20 of 29 complaints (69%) filed on the 2014 Acura ILX, tied to two Takata inflator recalls. Most reports describe delayed recall parts rather than an actual deployment failure, and one crash was logged with no injuries.

Airbags complaints: 20; 69% of 29
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving Takata airbag recall notice 16V061000 but being told replacement inflator parts were unavailable for an extended period.
Some owners say they contacted Acura multiple times about the Takata recall without getting a repair date or resolution.
One owner questioned whether Takata inflators were installed in their vehicle after hearing about the broader recall.
A separate report describes a vehicle rolling away while parked with the emergency brake engaged and crashing into a wall, with the airbags not deploying.
Owners describe anxiety about driving the car due to the risk of the airbag inflator rupturing during deployment.

When 2014 Acura ILX airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 23, 2015, latest Dec 18, 2018.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Dec 2018; peak Mar 2016 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Acura ILX

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 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Airbags complaints by ILX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201325 (38%)
201420 (69%)
201512 (63%)
201617 (33%)
20171 (5%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (3%)
20200 (0%)
20212 (18%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are airbags a common complaint on the 2014 Acura ILX?: Yes. NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints out of 29 total complaints for the 2014 Acura ILX, or 69% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Acura ILX?: Yes, two related recalls exist: campaign 19V182000 and campaign 16V061000, both covering Takata driver's airbag inflators that Honda/Acura is replacing free of charge.
Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to airbag complaints on the 2014 Acura ILX.
At what mileage do airbag problems get reported?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 Acura ILX is 12,000 miles.
How does the 2014 ILX compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2014 ILX's 69% share of complaints tied to airbags is the highest among model years listed, compared to 38% in 2013 and 63% in 2015.