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Acura ILX fuel gauge may show wrong gas level

NHTSA campaign 19V052000 · Reported 2019-01-24 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Stalling unexpectedly in traffic can lead to a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but do not trust the gauge — fill up early and get the car inspected.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX cars may have a fuel tank that is bent out of shape. That pushes the fuel pump up higher than it should sit and can make the float that measures your gas level stick in place. The result is a fuel gauge that shows more gas in the tank than you actually have. You could run out of gas and stall without expecting it. Dealers will inspect the tank and replace it if needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 19V052000 covers your car.
2. Contact your Acura dealer, or Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall numbers H3U, Z3T), to schedule an inspection.
3. Have the dealer inspect and, if needed, replace the fuel tank — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Acura ILX
2019 Acura ILX

Who to contact

Acura — official Acura recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Acura fuel pump, tank and stalling recalls: what owners should know · all 6 Acura recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.