2016 Acura Ilx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (11) · Service Brakes (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5)
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Safety recalls (6)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2025-12-11 · campaign 25V859000 · 70,658 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-12-18 · campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2019-06-06 · campaign 19V424000 · 49,898 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2019-03-06 · campaign 19V182000 · 1,101,534 vehicles
Defect: 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 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2019-01-24 · campaign 19V052000 · 4,455 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-03 · campaign 16V061000 · 2,232,187 vehicles
Defect: 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, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Service bulletins (119)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2026-02-28 · B18-021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - warranty extension: customer support program for driver's airbag inflator for 2016 ilx and 2016 rdx.
Structure 2021-12-23 · B20-047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - this warranty extension applies only to 2016-18 ilx vehicles painted b-612p (2016 models: bright kinetic blue pearl) or (2017-18 models: catalina blue pearl).
Structure 2020-12-05 · BPaS12052020901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ilxs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the c-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from
Visibility 2020-11-20 · ONL6P811202020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owner notification letter - on some 2016-18 ilx models, the exterior paint around the front windshield and/or rear glass may peel off. to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, american honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase.
Structure 2020-11-04 · BPaS11042020901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ilxs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the c-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from
Structure 2020-10-16 · BPaS10162020901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ilxs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the c-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from
Showing the 6 most recent of 119 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2016 acura ilx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v859000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufactu…”
2026-05-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 94,815 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2016 acura ilx. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. the contact stated that the airbags did not deploy during the crash. the contact did not sustain injuries at the scene and no medical attention was provided immediately following the crash. however, the co…”
2026-04-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 88,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 acura ilx. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable and failed to function properly while attempting to stop the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v859000 (service brakes, hydraulic); howeve…”
2026-04-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 acura ilx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v859000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. no warning light was illuminated. the local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. another local dealer, jeff wyler …”
2026-04-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2016 acura ilx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v859000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer and another dealer were contacted and confirmed that parts were on a national back order. the contact stated that the manufacturer had…”
2026-03-24 · Service Brakes“i am filing this complaint regarding the inadequacy of american honda's recall remedy under nhtsa campaign 25v-859 (acura campaign rn5) for my 2016 acura ilx (109,000 miles). this recall addresses a defective brake master cylinder that can reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances, posing an unreasonable risk of crash or injury. d…”
2026-03-08 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a safety concern involving my vehicle, a 2016 acura ilx (vin: [xxx]), which is currently subject to an active brake system safety recall involving the brake master cylinder (acura recall code rn5). the recall describes a defect in which contamination of the brake fluid system may cause the master cylinder seal to swell and reduce bra…”
2026-03-02 · Air Bags“airbag light on per dealership needs driver airbag replaced was on recall, then retracted from recall …”
2026-02-20 · Unknown Or Other“my car is fine lyft company has stopped me because i have a recall for you . and i need a document from you that says that i don't need no recall . plus i just had the inspection this morning. and my car is perfect. can you please help me with a document to get back to work …”
2026-02-09 · Power Train“ i own a 2016 acura ilx and recently discovered multiple federally mandated safety recalls affecting my vehicle, including a brake master cylinder recall, fuel pump recall, driveshaft separation recall, and takata airbag recall. i have owned this vehicle for over seven years and was never notified by mail or otherwise at my correct address that the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.