Most common 2014 Acura ILX problems
Share of the 29 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura ILX complaints by model year
Best ILX years: 2020, 2015, 2017. Years to avoid: 2013, 2016, 2019. Compare all years →
2014 Acura ILX recalls (5)
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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…
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2014 Acura ILX:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2014 Acura ILX owners say
Air bags all 20 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX (na). The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact did not specify if any injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.
Takata recall: in March 2016, we have received notification letter from Acura motor company regarding the recall and the danger of driving our Acura vehicle, VIN # [redacted], due to Takata airbag inflator recalls. Accordingly we contacted the dealership office located 1600 soldiers field rd, brighton, ma 02135 in the same month (end of March 2016), to get the vehicle fixed or to request a replacement vehicle until your organization fix the vehicle and make it safe to drive again. The above mentioned dealership office offered us to take a loaner or rental vehicle free of charge under the condition that we have to keep both vehicle with us until they fix the Acura. We explain to the dealership office that since we leave in boston metropolitan area, we don't have extra or additional parking space to keep both vehicles. …
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Acura ILX. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot with the engine running, the front passenger alerted the contact of a smoke odor. The passenger immediately noticed sparks from underneath the hood and, almost immediately, the hood became engulfed in flames. The fire department came to the scene and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries. The contact called superior Honda at [phone] (located at 1845 west bank express way, harvey, la 70058) and was informed that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
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 [phone], 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.
Electrical system
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.
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 [phone], 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.
2014 Acura ILX engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 38 / 38 / 38 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 34 / 27 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Acura ILX a good car?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 ILX rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the ILX at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Acura ILX?
The air bags — 20 complaints, 69% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura ILX have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2014 Acura ILX, the most recent from December 10, 2020 (driveshaft). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Acura ILX?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2015 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2016 and 2019. See the full Acura ILX years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Acura ILX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 46,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.