2018 Acura ILX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#7 most-complained of 10 ILX years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Acura ILX has 23 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #7 highest of 10 ILX model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (19 complaints, 83% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 25 city / 35 hwy
Top 2018 Acura ILX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System19 (83%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Electrical System2 (9%)
- Engine2 (9%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
2018 Acura ILX recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 19V424000Jun 6, 2019Transmission & Powertrain49,898 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
Risk: A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.
2018 Acura ILX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 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.
2018 compared with other ILX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Acura ILX a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Acura ILX ranks #7 of 10 among ILX model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 23 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura ILX?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (19 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 375 miles.
- Does the 2018 Acura ILX have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Acura ILX, most recently reported 2025, covering brakes, fuel system, and transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Acura ILX?
- EPA rates the 2018 Acura ILX at 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.