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2014 Acura ILX problems

Owners filed 29 complaints about the 2014 Acura ILX with NHTSA between Mar 2015 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (20).

Complaints
29
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Air bags20
  2. Electrical system3
  3. Engine3
  4. Exterior lighting2
  5. Power train2
  6. Fuel/propulsion system1
  7. Fuel system, gasoline1
  8. Service brakes1
  9. Steering1
  10. Back over prevention1
  11. Wheels1
  12. Seat belts1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20153
201616
20172
20183
20192
20200
20210
20221
20230
20240
20251
20261

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Air bags

20 reports1 crash2 related recalls
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, (866) 790-1193). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 18, 2018Steering, Air bags, Engine, Back over preventionODI 11162327

Electrical system

3 reports1 fire
“The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced; however, the failure reoccurred six months later. The contact stated that he was replacing the vehicle battery every six months. However, after the replacement of the battery, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the latest failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated upon investigating the failure on the internet, he became aware that the Bluetooth module of the vehicle was faulty and was draining the battery. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500. The VIN was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2022Electrical systemODI 11476306

Engine

3 reports1 fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN ACURA (855-389-6164, LOCATED AT 9655 SW CANYON RD, PORTLAND, OR 97225) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED, BUT WAS NOT RENDERED DUE TO COST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2019Electrical system, EngineODI 11276961

Exterior lighting

2 reports1 fire1 related recall
“CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 24, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lightingFire reportedODI 11089963

Power train

2 reports1 crash1 related recall
“TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS OVER 20 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE GOTTEN NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND THE LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I DO NOT TRUST MACCHURCHILL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DECEIVED BY THIS COMPANY. PLEASE HELP.0909”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2017Power train, Exterior lighting, Air bagsODI 11040696

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report
“I will be taking my car to be looked at. There is a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. Smell came out of nowhere and none of my service lights came on.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 2, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11747869
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.