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

25V8590002025-11-12

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

Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

Acura ILX Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Acura ILX trims

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)

w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2020 Acura ILX w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package

How does the w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package compare to other Acura ILX trims?

the w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package sits in a specific spot in the 2020 Acura ILX lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2020 Acura ILX page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Acura ILX w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package?

The w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package shares its core mechanicals with other Acura ILX trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for visibility/wiper issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2020 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Acura ILX w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package?

The best model year for the Acura ILX w/ Premium & A-SPEC Package comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Acura ILX overview.

Get Acura ILX market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 2020 Acura ILX.

No spam. We'll only reach out about Acura ILX features.