KnownCarProblems2019 Acura Ilx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura Ilx, most often about the fuel system (44% of complaints, typically around 35,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Ilx model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Acura Ilx problems
Fuel system
16 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while…
Brakes
13 complaints · 36%What happens is the brake pedal sinks while the vehicle is in motion. It happens while going forward and in reverse. Slow speeds or highway speeds. When this happens I have no control of the vehicle and cannot stop. I have addressed the issue on multiple occasions to paragon Acura in queens ny and they have done…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Ilx. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that brake pedal was pumped until the vehicle responded. The vehicle was taken…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%I noticed within the first couple of weeks a difference in driving vehicle .. When I first purchased the vehicle I was given a NHTSA printout for any passed reports if therebwas any and there was nothing disclosed in the report . After experiencing issues with the vehicle . I ran another recall report and was able to…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, sensing system, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Ilx. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH downhill, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and was pulling from side to side. The contact firmly held the steering wheel to keep the vehicle in the intended lane. Additionally, the contact depressed the brake pedal simultaneously, but…
Engine
3 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2019 Acura Ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Ilx. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Acura Ilx recalls
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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 an
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: driveshaft
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of braking force
Summary
On october 23, 2025, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe25015 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2019-2020 my acura ilx vehicles. These complainants alleged master cylinder failures resulting in soft pedal feel or the brake pedal intermittently going to the floor. These failures could result in extended braking distance increasing the risk of a crash. Honda found that residual plasticizer in the brake reservoir hose could contaminate the brake fluid. This contaminated brake fluid was then absorbed by the secondary cup seal, causing it to swell. Engine heat during operation could further expand the swollen seal, allowing brak
Questions about the 2019 Acura Ilx
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura Ilx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (16 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles); brakes (13 complaints); other or unspecified (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Acura Ilx have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 11, 2025 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Acura Ilx?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Ilx model year since 2000, with 36 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.