NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Acura ILX; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — master cylinder. Owners filed 20 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #6 for number of recalls.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 25V859000 · 11 Dec 2025
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Risk: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 19V424000 · 06 Jun 2019
Problem: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
Risk: A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.
Fuel system, gasoline — Tank assemblyCampaign 19V052000 · 24 Jan 2019
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
What owners complain about
Share of the 20 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes5 · 25%
Unknown or other5 · 25%
Power train4 · 20%
Exterior lighting1 · 5%
Fuel system1 · 5%
Gasoline1 · 5%
Electrical system1 · 5%
Vehicle speed control1 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Car jerks, slips and hesitates when shifting from reverse to drive and when driving at low speeds. Already taken to dealer to look at, was told it's because car was in "break-in" period, however now that it has 1k miles, issues are still occurring. I've seen reports of the tlx with similar issues and same 8 speed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 acura ilx. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v424000 (power train). After contacting courtesy acura (3701 nicholasville rd, lexington, ky) and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact planned to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired.…
The new acura exterior lighting systems are obnoxious to other traffic both during the day and at night. They're blinding. They have zero technology built in to them to reduce intensity when approaching oncoming traffic. It's a safety hazard to the driving public.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 acura ilx. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to misfire and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued driving to her destination. The…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.