repaired · 2022 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power.
2013 Acura ILXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2013 Acura ILX, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-770 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Acura ILX has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system
9Power train
7Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
6Suspension
4Exterior lighting
3Steering
3Fuel/propulsion system
109 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 25 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 Acura ILX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other ILX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ILX median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Acura ILX safety ratings
2013 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Acura ILX, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What ILX owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Component or system that failed/malfunctioned: Frontal Airbag Deployment System / Airbag Control Module (ACU). The vehicle is currently towed and available for inspection upon request before any insurance salvage disposition. Safety risk: The non-deployment exposed the driver to severe direct…
The contact owns a 2013 Acura ILX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
There were two different times my Acura 2013 ILX was involved in two different accidents and the airbags didn’t deploy. 1. Back on 4/2018 brakes didn’t respond properly, then ceased to another vehicle and airbags didn’t deployed. No major injuries, but high bills. 2. January 2019, my husband was…
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