Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Acura ILX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Acura ILX has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V859000 Reduced Brake Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V215000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V424000 Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V052000 Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 13 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 36 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 36 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Acura ILX has recurring issues with the fuel and brake systems, as evidenced by recalls and complaints. While these are critical components, proactive recall measures and resolution by the manufacturer help mitigate risks, maintaining an average reliability rating overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Brake master cylinder | 20,000–50,000 miles | $350–$600 | common |
| Driveshaft | 40,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel gauge inaccuracies
- Soft brake pedal
- Unusual engine noise
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Acura ILX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.