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Acura ILX VIN Number Check

Decode an Acura ILX VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Acura ILX

About the Acura ILX

Acura sold the ILX in the US for model years 2013–2022. Across those years NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints. The 2013 has the most complaints of any model year (66). EPA rates it at 25–38 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2013–2022
EPA classCompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns11
Owner complaints270 at NHTSA
Acura ILX photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Acura ILX at a glance

One generation in the data, 2013–2022: 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints.

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ILX
2013–2022Compact Cars
Acura ILX (2013–2022)

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20132020
2013–2022

Acura ILX

PlatformHonda C-5
EPA combined mpg25–38
NHTSA recalls11

Engines (EPA)

  • 1.5 L 4-cyl (hybrid) · 2013–2014
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl · 2013–2015
  • 2.4 L 4-cyl · 2013–2022

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • FWD
  • CVT (2013–2014), automatic (2013–2015), manual (2013–2015), automated manual/dual-clutch (2016–2022)

Known issues to check

Air bags (79)Fuel system (51)Brakes (45)4 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 270 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · ILX19UDE2F3?GA······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2016 Acura ILX Base/Acura Watch Plus, built in Marysville, Ohio
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which ILX model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 11 campaigns on file for ILX model years 2013–2022, and the 2013 and 2016 show up in the most (6 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2016
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Acura ILX owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2013 and 2016 hold 118 of the 270 complaints, or 44%. Tap any bar or generation.

270NHTSA complaints, 2013–2022
23mention a crash
3mention a fire
14injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearILX: 270 complaints · most for the 2013 (66)

Top complaint areas · ILX

Mentions in 270 complaints, 2013–2022.

Air bags79
Fuel system51
Brakes45
Electrical system31
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)24
Engine and cooling18
Crashes 23Fires 3Injuries 14

2013–2022

NHTSA data summary

The 2013 is the outlier. On its own it has 66 of the DE1/2/3’s 270 complaints (24%), more than any other ILX model year, and owners across the generation name air bags most often (79 mentions), then fuel system (51).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner opinions · Reddit

What Acura ILX owners say on Reddit

Summarized from public threads

Acura ILX owners on Reddit treat the car as a dressed up Civic with a near indestructible 2.4 engine, and high mileage stories are everywhere, from 140,000 and 276,000 miles to one driver who crossed 500,000. Repairs beyond maintenance are small, usually rear shocks, a starter, an engine mount or a rusted muffler. The trade-offs are a tight cabin, a low ride that scrapes on dips, a dated, laggy screen without CarPlay and a dual clutch automatic that can jolt on upshifts.

Pros

  • Owners cite ILXs at 109,000, 150,000, 240,000 and 276,000 miles, and one driver passed 500,000 miles
  • The 2.4 engine with the 8 speed dual clutch is widely trusted, and a 2017 owner at 116,000 km has needed only brakes and oil
  • Routine costs stay at Honda levels, with one owner paying $175 for a transmission fluid service
  • One 2016 owner sold the car four years later for nearly what they paid

Cons

  • Small fixes still show up, such as rear shocks, a $600 starter, a motor mount, a crankshaft seal and a $200 muffler weld
  • The cabin is cramped for tall drivers and the low ride scrapes on dips and potholes
  • The infotainment feels old and slow, with no CarPlay on older cars
  • Some drivers feel harsh jolts from the dual clutch gearbox on upshifts, and the 2.0 engine in early cars feels weak

Opinions of individual owners, summarized in our own words. Not verified data; check recalls and complaints above.

Owner complaints · by model year

ILX complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid ILX versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

270complaints, 2013–2022
23mention a crash
3mention a fire
14injuries reported
Most complaints: 2013 (66), 2016 (52), 2019 (36)
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2013 · 66 complaints

Crashes 7 · fires 0 · injuries 3

Air bags25
Electrical system14
Power train9
Engine6
Service brakes6

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

ILX CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 15 ILX versions for model years 2013–2022 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 228 g/mi, for the 2014 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

ILX2013–2022

25–38 mpg · CO₂ 228–361 g/mi

2022
28combined MPG
316CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,950EPA yearly fuel cost
3/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
6/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV125 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 125Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2022: ILX · Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L — 28 MPG · 316 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
200250300350400201520202013 · Gas: 3222014 · Gas: 3222015 · Gas: 3212016 · Gas: 3092017 · Gas: 3092018 · Gas: 3092019 · Gas: 3162020 · Gas: 3162021 · Gas: 3162022 · Gas: 3162013 · Hybrid: 2282014 · Hybrid: 228
GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

ILX vs Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2013–2022. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the ILX, against 24 for the Audi A3 and 30 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Pick a range to compare.

Acura ILX

Model years 2013–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
11
NHTSA owner complaints
270
EPA combined mpg
25–38
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5, 2.0, 2.4 L
Also listed
hybrid
Drive (EPA)
FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 79
  2. Fuel system 51
  3. Brakes 45

Audi A3

Model years 2013–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
24
NHTSA owner complaints
476
EPA combined mpg
24–39
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.4, 1.8, 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 219
  2. Fuel system 98
  3. Electrical system 70

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model years 2013–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
30
NHTSA owner complaints
469
EPA combined mpg
23–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 123
  2. Electrical system 92
  3. Air bags 58

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Acura ILX VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an ILX

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Acura ILX (2019-2022 facelift) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The ILX carries its VIN on a plate at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and a trunk lid label near the latch are secondary locations.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Acura ILX VIN questions

Which Acura ILX model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2013 leads with 66, ahead of the 2016 (52) and 2019 (36). Those first two alone make up 44% of the 270 ILX complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Acura ILX had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 11 vehicle campaigns for model years 2013–2022, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Acura ILX recalls are high risk?

16V-061 covers air bag inflators that can rupture. 19V-182 and 19V-500 cover air bag inflator modules and how they deploy. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 14V-323. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Acura ILX get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2013–2022 ILX at 25–38 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Acura ILX compare with the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA on recalls?

For 2013–2022 models the ILX has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Audi A3 has 24, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 30. Complaints run 270, 476 and 469 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Acura ILX have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 ILX 5 stars overall. One version, FWD, is rated.

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