Does the 2019 Acura ILX have a fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 23V858000 covers a fuel pump module replacement, and an earlier recall 19V052000 addressed a deformed fuel tank on 2014-2019 ILX vehicles. A 2021 recall (21V215000) also covered a fuel pump assembly on 2019-2020 models.

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 ILX have?

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 ILX, which is 44% of the 36 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2019 ILX fuel system problems show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 35,500 miles.

Were there crashes or fires linked to the 2019 ILX fuel system complaints?

No. NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

Why do owners keep filing complaints about the same recall?

Many 2024 complaints report that dealers had not yet received the fuel pump module part needed to complete recall 23V858000, leaving owners waiting for the free repair.

2019 Acura ILX Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Acura ILX, 44% of all complaints filed for that model year. Median mileage at failure was 35,500 miles, and the issue ties to recall 23V858000 covering a faulty fuel pump module, plus an earlier 2019 fuel tank recall (19V052000).

Fuel System complaints: 16; 44% of 36
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,500 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving recall notice 23V858000 for the fuel pump module but say dealers had no replacement part available for months.
Several drivers describe the engine failing to start intermittently while waiting for the recall repair.
Some owners report the vehicle failing to accelerate properly at various speeds before the fuel pump was replaced.
A few complaints mention unusual engine noise while driving at undisclosed speeds, linked to the same fuel pump condition.
Multiple owners state they had not yet experienced a failure but were concerned about driving with the open recall.

When 2019 Acura ILX fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2021, latest Aug 1, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Aug 2025; peak Dec 2024 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 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 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 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 2019 Acura ILX have a fuel system recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall 23V858000 covers a fuel pump module replacement, and an earlier recall 19V052000 addressed a deformed fuel tank on 2014-2019 ILX vehicles. A 2021 recall (21V215000) also covered a fuel pump assembly on 2019-2020 models.
How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 ILX have?: NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 ILX, which is 44% of the 36 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2019 ILX fuel system problems show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 35,500 miles.
Were there crashes or fires linked to the 2019 ILX fuel system complaints?: No. NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Why do owners keep filing complaints about the same recall?: Many 2024 complaints report that dealers had not yet received the fuel pump module part needed to complete recall 23V858000, leaving owners waiting for the free repair.