Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Acura ILX has 6 recalls, 62 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
62
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 ...
19V500000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V...
14V323000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybr...
16V061000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013...
12V338000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an ...
20V770000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit veh...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | IIU malfunction not valid for this vin, even though it is the exact issue that every other model fac... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2013 acura ix hybrid does have issues as in service bulletin 20-021. Contacted dealer and got i... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Acura ILX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Luz de faros delanteros poca vicibilidad |
| Aug 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Power train issue the vehicle loses power while driving on the roads and highway. (i have a 1-year-... |
| May 17, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Over the past few weeks the vehicle warning lamp states "Check Power Steering System." A customer se... |
| May 12, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Issue had not been persistent, on Sunday, May the 12th, 2024, while driving home, I was on a slight ... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Bypass Contractor Malfunction causing multiple lights to be on due to faulty Intelligent Inverter... |
| Oct 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hi - My driver's side door keeps unlocking and registering as if I am opening it as I am driving. I'... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | ENGINE | engine failure |
| Jul 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | On July 20th, 2023, while driving home from work, my vehicle without warning made a sudden jerk and ... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car jerked while braking and then gave the code p1440. The ima light, check engine light, and br... |
| Nov 12, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2013 Acura ILX . The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Mar 11, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR UNLOCKS MY ITSELF AFTER LOCKING. |
| Jan 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Dec 31, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Dec 10, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2013 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V77... |
| Nov 30, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY CAR WAS IN MOTION I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET AND THEN MY CAR SUDDENLY BROKE DOWN. I HAD NO PR... |
| Aug 7, 2020 | AIR BAGS | MY AIRBAG DEFLATOR EVERY YEAR HAS A MALFUNCTION AND I CAN'T PASS MY INSPECTION. THIS IS THE 3RD YEAR... |