Most common 2015 Acura ILX problems
Share of the 19 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 →
2015 Acura ILX recalls (4)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2015 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 2015 Acura ILX owners say
Air bags
Takata front passenger side ceiling airbag and front passenger seat airbag deployed without impact or collision after I left my garage and drove less than a quarter of a mile. There was an excessive heat warning and higher-than-average humidity. I suffered auditory injuries due to the high-decibel explosion the Takata airbags produced in the sealed cab of my car. My insurance has ruled my vehicle a total loss (with no fault of my own). Still, I have yet to accept the insurance's total loss offer, and I wanted to provide an opportunity for further inspection of the Takata airbag system to help this ongoing crisis further. Two Acura representatives called after I registered my airbag deployment on Honda's website. The first representative treated me, "I can have you arrested." during our phone conversation on July 12th, 2023. …
Was told by my aura dealer that my vehicle was unsafe to drive in May 2016. It has been parked in my garage since that time, awaiting parts to repair or replace the Takata airbag. I leased the car in December 2014, and was not told of the recall until May 2016, nor was I told that the car had a Takata airbag when I entered into the lease. For a period of 18 months, anyone of my family driving the car would have been endangered if the airbags were deployed. I requested a moratorium on lease payments from Acura leasing, until the car was driveable, which they refused to do. I asked the dealer, napleton Acura to swap out the car/lease for another car/lease without the airbag problems, which they would not do without a significant monetary penalty. The Takata airbags have been a problem dating back to 2001 for hondas, and 2003 for acuras so this is a long standing issue. …
Electrical system
Car completely shut off while pulling into a parking spot. All lights on dashboard flashed. ABS breaks was most dominate issue being flashed after other lights settled. Car would not start for 4 hours. Very dangerous since it shut off during moving. Luckily at a low speed. Dealer said it was low voltage from battery. They did nothing. They told me voltage was low on a diagnostics test they did. Told me not to use radio while car is off. This still is a problem because it should have charged fully after my ride.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Acura ILX. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent push to start failures with several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
2015 Acura ILX engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 34 / 28 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Acura ILX a good car?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 ILX rates better than average: 48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the ILX at the same age. It is one of the best ILX years by this measure. 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 2015 Acura ILX?
The air bags — 12 complaints, 63% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (3) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Acura ILX have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Acura ILX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 70% 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.