What are the most common Acura ILX problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 Acura ILX has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall, Driveshaft Coating Failure and Corrosion Fracture (Salt Belt) - Recall 20V770, Takata Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Rupture (Multiple Recall Waves). Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Acura ILX reliable?
The 2013 Acura ILX has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall and Driveshaft Coating Failure and Corrosion Fracture (Salt Belt) - Recall 20V770 and Takata Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Rupture (Multiple Recall Waves) and IMA Hybrid Battery Module Degradation and Failure (2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 1.5L) and Halogen Projector Headlight Assembly Overheating and Melting - Recall 14V323. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Acura ILX problems?
Repair costs for known Acura ILX issues range from $0 to $4,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2013-2022 Acura ILX In-Tank Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Engine Stall?
The Denso-supplied in-tank fuel pump module fitted across virtually the entire ILX production run uses an impeller that was molded with insufficient density and inadequately dried. The impeller absorbs fuel, swells, and interferes with the pump body. The pump then fails to delive… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2015 Acura ILX Driveshaft Coating Failure and Corrosion Fracture (Salt Belt) - Recall 20V770?
On early ILX built through the 2015 model year, the protective paint coating applied to the driveshafts was improperly manufactured. The coating peels and chips near the dynamic damper, exposing bare steel. In Salt Belt states, road de-icing salt attacks the exposed shaft and cor… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2016 Acura ILX Takata Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Rupture (Multiple Recall Waves)?
The ILX was swept into the Takata ammonium-nitrate inflator recalls in several successive waves. The driver frontal airbag inflator propellant degrades with long-term exposure to high heat and humidity cycling, which can cause the inflator housing to over-pressurize and rupture d… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2014 Acura ILX IMA Hybrid Battery Module Degradation and Failure (2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 1.5L)?
The ILX Hybrid used the Civic Hybrid's Integrated Motor Assist system - a 1.5L engine with a thin motor-generator between engine and CVT and a nickel-metal-hydride IMA battery pack. It sold in tiny numbers for only two model years and was dropped after 2014. The IMA pack degrades… Repairs typically run $2,000-$4,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2014 Acura ILX Halogen Projector Headlight Assembly Overheating and Melting - Recall 14V323?
The original halogen projector-beam headlight assemblies on the earliest ILX build months do not vent enough heat. When the car sits with the engine running and low beams on for an extended period - idling in a parking lot, warming up, waiting in a pickup line - heat accumulates… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2015 Acura ILX Six-Speed Manual Clutch Release Bearing Growl and Engagement Grind (2013-2015 2.4L)?
The 2013-2015 ILX 2.4L was sold ONLY with a six-speed manual - an unusual configuration for a luxury-badged compact sedan, and it shares its clutch, gearset and transmission with the contemporary Civic Si. Owners report a distinct grinding or growling noise the moment the clutch… Repairs typically run $1,000-$2,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2013-2022 Acura ILX VTC Actuator Cold-Start Rattle (2.4L K24 Only)?
On the 2.4L K24 ILX, the variable timing control (VTC) actuator on the intake camshaft is not fully oil-pressurized at first start. The internal locking pin fails to hold the actuator against the sprocket, so for one to two seconds after a cold start the actuator rattles loudly a… Repairs typically run $500-$1,000. Severity: medium.
