2020 Acura ILX

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2020 Acura ILX. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

  Dec 11, 2025NHTSA 25V85900070,658 vehicles

  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 and remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  Dec 18, 2023NHTSA 23V8580002,490,460 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Visibility/wiper3
2. Steering2
3. Fuel/propulsion system1
4. Lane departure1
5. Seat belts1
6. Electrical system1
7. Structure1
8. Suspension1
9. Service brakes1
10. Forward collision avoidance1

Latest complaints

• Sep 7, 2026GA
  Forward collision avoidance › Warnings · Lane departure › Warning · Steering
  Multipurpose camera unit failure code U3000-49. My camera does not keep its lane assist accurately and sways from side to side when it is working. 9 out of 10 times it does not work. Other acura owners of the ILX 2019-2022 have experienced the same codes and issues around 90K miles+. I have lights…

  Multipurpose camera unit failure code U3000-49. My camera does not keep its lane assist accurately and sways from side to side when it is working. 9 out of 10 times it does not work. Other acura owners of the ILX 2019-2022 have experienced the same codes and issues around 90K miles+. I have lights on my dashboard like Adaptive cruise control, Automatic braking system, Foward collision warning, Lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. These are all failure points connected to the camera. These safety features need to be recalled.

• Nov 23, 2025IL
  Service brakes

  I am experiencing an issue with my brakes. When I am at a red light and I brake, I find my brakes start to descend. So it's brake, then the brake moves a bit down towards the floor. Then it moves down a bit more. I am still able to brake but I find that the brake pedal moves down a few times while I am sitting at a red light. I am greatly concerned.

• Sep 11, 2025FL
  Structure › Body
  [XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] Subject: CarMax auto and CarMax auto finance RE: CarMax auto finance [XXX] Phone: 18009253612 Website: carmax auto finance Transaction Date: 10/23/2023 Amount Paid: 29976 Payment Method: Credit Card I bought a car with Carmax Finance and from the beginning of the car…

  [XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] Subject: CarMax auto and CarMax auto finance RE: CarMax auto finance [XXX] Phone: 18009253612 Website: carmax auto finance Transaction Date: 10/23/2023 Amount Paid: 29976 Payment Method: Credit Card I bought a car with Carmax Finance and from the beginning of the car was lemon so I request change. It was denied then I’ll be sending a letter from then I’ll be have issues mechanic paint depreciation I’ll be sending the letters to every single complain organization looking for help and nothing CarMax finance INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• Apr 11, 2025WI
  Visibility/wiper
  I live in a colder climate, we’re were experiencing temperatures in the 20’s with ice storms. While driving the rear window completely shattered, the rear defroster was on during the time of the incident. I contacted the manufacturer for a remedy, they informed me there is no remedy for my…

  I live in a colder climate, we’re were experiencing temperatures in the 20’s with ice storms. While driving the rear window completely shattered, the rear defroster was on during the time of the incident. I contacted the manufacturer for a remedy, they informed me there is no remedy for my particular vehicle. They suggested I pay out of pocket at a certified Acura dealership to get a dignostic and to get the window fixed. I decided to have the window replaced by Safelite. There is a very big and well known problem with the 2020 Acura RDX for this same scenario happening. There was warning light or indication something was going on with the window. Acura needs to address the problem with the rear defroster as this poses a huge public safety risk when this happens while the vehicle is being driven.

• Mar 11, 2025AR
  Visibility/wiper

  the back glass burst for no reason; no impact.

• Jan 17, 2025TX
  Electrical system

  Smart Unit failure caused constant triggering of the alarm at all hours, headlights would not turn off, dashboard controls shorting out.

• Dec 6, 2024NJ
  Steering · Suspension
  My Acura ILX 2020 has less than 40.000 miles and has a mechanical problem that can not be fixed and it is dangerous for my self and others. In my opinion this is related to the stearing of the car and it is very dagerous knowing that you take your car to be repair and the dealer does not know how…

  My Acura ILX 2020 has less than 40.000 miles and has a mechanical problem that can not be fixed and it is dangerous for my self and others. In my opinion this is related to the stearing of the car and it is very dagerous knowing that you take your car to be repair and the dealer does not know how to fix it. It makes clicking noise when turning. It is a rattling type noise coming from what sounds like the front, right side of the car. I usually hear it over little bumps but as the day goes on the noise gets louder and the bumps do not have to be that big. I'm not a car technical person, but any type of noise coming from my car is concerning. Other people feedback "I've been to the dealership on three occasions to try to fix the problem. On two of the occasions I was put in an ILX loaner with the exact same noise. " It does matter of what parts is gets change the car keeps making a rattling type noise coming from what sounds like the front. Please refer to this web site for more testimonies of the on going problem with the steering system of the Acura ILX cars, specially my Acura the ILX 2020 model. https://acurazine.com/forums/ilx-382/ilx-suspension-noise-869859/

• Oct 6, 2023IL2,353 miCrash
  Seat belts
  The contact owns a 2020 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while stopped and preparing to make a left turn, a 2002 Subaru ran a red light and crashed into the driver's side panel. The driver's side seat belt snapped on impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bag was deployed.…

  The contact owns a 2020 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while stopped and preparing to make a left turn, a 2002 Subaru ran a red light and crashed into the driver's side panel. The driver's side seat belt snapped on impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bag was deployed. There were no reported injuries. There was no fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who referred her to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a collision center but was unable to obtain and replace the seat belts. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,353.

• Nov 9, 2022TX
  Visibility/wiper

  The factory original windshield wipers caused micro scratches in the glass. Dirt cannot be thoroughly cleaned from the scratches and collects more dirt during driving. When facing the sun, dirt particles in the scratches reflect in the scratches obstructing clear vision. Changing windshield wipers after just two years of use from new did not correct the problem. This particular vehicle is garaged.

• Apr 1, 2021PR127 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system

  Con 127 millas de uso y mientras el vehculo estaba en movimiento en el estacionamiento de un centro comercial SE apag el vehiculo y no prendi. el vehculo SE compr el 08/01/2020 tena una semana de comprado.

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Loss of braking force

  PE25015Opened Oct 23, 2025Closed May 21, 2026Recall 25V859
  On October 23, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25015 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2019-2020 MY Acura ILX vehicles. These complainants alleged master cylinder failures resulting in soft pedal feel or the brake pedal intermittently going…

  On October 23, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25015 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2019-2020 MY Acura ILX vehicles. These complainants alleged master cylinder failures resulting in soft pedal feel or the brake pedal intermittently going to the floor. These failures could result in extended braking distance increasing the risk of a crash. Honda found that residual plasticizer in the brake reservoir hose could contaminate the brake fluid. This contaminated brake fluid was then absorbed by the secondary cup seal, causing it to swell. Engine heat during operation could further expand the swollen seal, allowing brake fluid to pass. Brake fluid bypassing the master cylinder cup seals can reduce brake-pedal firmness and increase stopping distance. On April 08, 2026, Honda filed Recall 25V-859, recalling all 2016-2020 MY Acura ILX vehicles produced from October 9, 2014, to January 29, 2020. Under the recall, the dealer will replace the brake master cylinder with redesigned inner cup seals made of a different material, providing improved sealing capability. In view of Honda filing Recall 25V-859 addressing the subject of this investigation, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11000147Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Hondas Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the EGR/VVT OBD Monitor Readiness status group. Due to some customers driving patterns, they may not drive in the fashion needed to operate the VTEC (EGR/VVT) that only operates above 5,350 rpm to run the OBD monitoring. Therefore, the EGR/VVT OBD monitor group readiness status is not set to Complete when the customer presents their vehicle to a Smog Check station for inspection.
• 10241471Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or both headlight assemblies that does not evaporate from the lamp due to the headlight making contact with a body panel creating a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moisture to enter the headlight.
• 10237814Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moisture to enter the headlight.
• 10227779Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10227244Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10226211Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10224351Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10213586Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10213577Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10213557Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10211608Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10211116Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10211104Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211099Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below
• 10210094Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10210086Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10209093Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208850Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY front driveshafts as well as driveshafts that are being replaced for issues other than noise (e.g. torn CV boot, leaking, vibration, etc.) from certain 2020 ILXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10208410Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208408Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208214Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208096Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10207786Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206805Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206803Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206798Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206453Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206451Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206448Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10205470Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10205467Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10205466Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203821Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203815Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203814Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203639Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203635Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203504ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most situations, the SRS Unit should be last on the list of components to replace. Here is a quick tip for troubleshooting a faulty seat weight sensor.
• 10203449Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10202917Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021 RDXs and 2021-2022 TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the before attempting a repair of any kind.

Every Acura ILX model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.