The 2020 Acura ILX's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 10 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Acura ILX has accumulated 10 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper3

02Steering,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance1

03Service Brakes1

04Structure1

05Electrical System1

10 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura ILX Fuel Economy

28mpg combined

24city

34hwy

$2,700/yr

At 28 MPG combined, the 2020 Acura ILX delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

ILX - Automatic (AM-S8)

28mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Acura ILX

28States

32%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 28 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

5113%

CACalifornia

4311%

TXTexas

379%

NYNew York

246%

NJNew Jersey

225%

PAPennsylvania

215%

NCNorth Carolina

195%

DEDelaware

174%

DCWashington DC

174%

GAGeorgia

164%

ILIllinois

143%

MDMaryland

113%

AZArizona

113%

VAVirginia

92%

WAWashington

92%

CTConnecticut

82%

MOMissouri

82%

RI7

TN7

CO6

WI5

OR5

MA4

MN4

NE4

OH4

OK4

NH3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Acura ILX?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Acura ILX a good car to buy?

The 2020 Acura ILX has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility/wiper, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Acura ILX?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2020 Acura ILX. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Acura ILX?

EPA rates the 2020 Acura ILX at 28 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2020 Acura ILX?

VISIBILITY/WIPER is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Acura ILX, based on 10 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.