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Buying a used 2019 Acura ILX? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2019 ILX carries the same driveshaft-separation, brake-leak and fuel-gauge recalls as the 2018, plus two separate fuel pump recalls for stalling. What shifts is the complaint mix: among 36 unverified NHTSA reports, service brakes and hydraulic items rank as high as fuel system entries, alongside two crashes and one injury. None of the recalls carry a stop-driving or park-outside warning, but the braking theme repeats across both recall and complaint records.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get VIN-specific confirmation that both fuel pump recalls were completed.
- Have the brake master cylinder and hydraulic lines inspected for internal leakage.
- Confirm the driveshaft recall repair and listen for driveline noise while driving.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Acura ILX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura ILX driveshaft can separate and roll away | Power Train | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail and stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Acura ILX brakes can weaken from an internal leak | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Acura ILX fuel gauge may show wrong gas level | Fuel System, Gasoline | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
36 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 16 | Yes |
| Brakes | 13 | Yes |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |