Does the 2018 Acura ILX have a fuel system recall?

Yes. Recall 19V052000 covers a deformed fuel tank that can cause the fuel level float to stick, and recall 23V858000 covers replacement of the fuel pump module. Both recalls list Fuel System as the affected component.

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 ILX?

NHTSA lists 19 fuel system complaints for the 2018 ILX out of 23 total complaints for the model year, an 83% share, the highest share of any ILX model year in the data.

What symptoms do owners report with the 2018 ILX fuel system?

Owners describe the fuel gauge showing a full tank when it is empty, unexpected stalling, and in some cases a failed fuel tank diagnosed by a dealer.

At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2018 ILX?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 315 miles.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to this issue?

NHTSA data for this complaint area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for the 2018 ILX.

2018 Acura ILX Fuel System Problems

Fuel system complaints make up 19 of 23 total complaints for the 2018 Acura ILX, an 83% share, the highest of any ILX model year. Two related recalls (19V052000 and 23V858000) cover a deformed fuel tank and a faulty fuel pump module, with median failure mileage reported at 315 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 19; 83% of 23
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 315 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel gauge reads full even when the tank is nearly empty, leading some owners to run out of fuel unexpectedly.
Vehicle stalls or dies without warning after the gauge falsely indicates a full tank.
Owners report the fuel tank itself failed, sometimes diagnosed by dealers as a deformed tank affecting the fuel pump float.
Engine hesitates or stalls while driving uphill on multiple separate occasions.
Some owners who received recall notice 23V858000 said replacement parts were not available at the dealer for an extended period.
A few owners report the car burns through fuel quickly along with intermittent jumping or stalling.

When 2018 Acura ILX fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2018, latest Jan 20, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Jan 2026; peak Dec 2018 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Acura ILX

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 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.

Fuel System complaints by ILX model year

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

20133 (5%)
20142 (7%)
20151 (5%)
20167 (13%)
20172 (10%)
201819 (83%)
201916 (44%)
20201 (10%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Acura ILX have a fuel system recall?: Yes. Recall 19V052000 covers a deformed fuel tank that can cause the fuel level float to stick, and recall 23V858000 covers replacement of the fuel pump module. Both recalls list Fuel System as the affected component.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 ILX?: NHTSA lists 19 fuel system complaints for the 2018 ILX out of 23 total complaints for the model year, an 83% share, the highest share of any ILX model year in the data.
What symptoms do owners report with the 2018 ILX fuel system?: Owners describe the fuel gauge showing a full tank when it is empty, unexpected stalling, and in some cases a failed fuel tank diagnosed by a dealer.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2018 ILX?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 315 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to this issue?: NHTSA data for this complaint area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for the 2018 ILX.