2021 Acura ILX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Acura ILX, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Acura ILX. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Acura ILX have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Water is entering the headlight housing due to what appears to be a manufacturer sealing defect, with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion into the headlight assembly, resulting in electrical failure of critical lighting and signaling compo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2026 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Acura ILX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24 / 34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) |
Compare Acura ILX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura ILX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Acura ILX | 6 | 66 |
| 2014 Acura ILX | 5 | 29 |
| 2015 Acura ILX | 4 | 19 |
| 2016 Acura ILX | 6 | 52 |
| 2017 Acura ILX | 4 | 20 |
| 2018 Acura ILX | 4 | 23 |
| 2019 Acura ILX | 5 | 36 |
| 2020 Acura ILX | 2 | 10 |
| 2021 Acura ILX | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 Acura ILX | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2021 Acura ILX
How do I know if my 2021 Acura ILX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.