2016 Acura ILX Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2016 Acura ILX, 35% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 19,000 miles. A related recall (25V859000) covers a brake master cylinder seal that can leak due to contaminated brake fluid.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 35% of 52
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 19,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe brief brake unresponsiveness at low speed, where the pedal has to be released and reapplied before the car actually slows or stops.
- Several drivers report the vehicle surging or lurching forward on its own while braking or parking, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Loud or persistent brake squealing, especially from the rear, that dealers reportedly could not permanently fix even after replacing rotors.
- Some owners saw multiple dashboard warnings at once, including brake system, ABS, road departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control error messages.
- Owners who took the vehicle in for the 25V859000 recall reported long delays because replacement brake master cylinder parts were on national back order.
When 2016 Acura ILX brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 7, 2015, latest Jul 21, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Acura ILX
- NHTSA 25V859000Dec 11, 2025Brakes70,658 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Risk: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Brakes complaints by ILX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20137 (11%)
- 20141 (3%)
- 20151 (5%)
- 201618 (35%)
- 20175 (25%)
- 20182 (9%)
- 201913 (36%)
- 20201 (10%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20220 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Acura ILX have?
- NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Acura ILX, which is 35% of the 52 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Acura ILX?
- Yes. Recall 25V859000 covers 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles where contaminated brake fluid can deform a seal in the brake master cylinder, causing an internal fluid leak. Dealers replace the brake master cylinder free of charge.
- At what mileage do brake problems show up on the 2016 ILX?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2016 ILX is 19,000 miles.
- Have the 2016 ILX brake issues caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake problem area shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, with no fires.