NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Acura ILX; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — master cylinder. Owners filed 23 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #7 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 23 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Fuel/propulsion system12 · 52%
Fuel system7 · 30%
Gasoline7 · 30%
Electrical system2 · 9%
Service brakes2 · 9%
Hydraulic2 · 9%
Engine2 · 9%
Seat belts1 · 4%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 acura ilx. The contact stated that the fuel gauge showed that the fuel tank was full; however, the vehicle ran out of fuel. The vehicle was taken to center acura (5230 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, ca 91401, 818-528-1300) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not…
Car stoped working due to low gas, on the dealership they have a recall in the fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 acura ilx. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the fuel gauge fractured. The vehicle erroneously displayed that the fuel tank was full. The contact stated that the vehicle was bought brand new on october 30, 2018. Afterwards, the vehicle stalled without…
The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local…
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.