Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Acura ILX has 0 recalls, 11 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
11
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE | am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Wa... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE | I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion i... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2021 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] ) that has been unreleasable f... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | My vehicle continues to accelerate when I press the gas pedal, and it sometimes makes clicking noise... |
| Jan 21, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Upon and after raining the headlights leak and water enters the inside of the headlights. It my caus... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It is Acura ILX 2021. The current mileage is 17,480. What component or system failed or malfunctio... |
| Feb 11, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, he became awa... |
| Dec 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Electrical Failure. Safety was an issue with vehicle needing constant jumps. Problem was checked at ... |
| Oct 26, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the airb... |
| Aug 27, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle suddenly decelerated without warning. Transmission would not shift to a higher gear causing ... |