Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Acura ILX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Acura ILX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Acura ILX has an average reliability rating due to recall issues related to the brake system and fuel pump. These issues are significant but are somewhat balanced by the limited number of owner complaints in other areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake master cylinder | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| fuel pump | 20,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| visibility/wiper system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
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 rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy or soft brake pedal
- Sudden engine stuttering
- Windshield wiper failure
- Abnormal fuel efficiency
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Acura ILX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.