2021 Acura ILXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2021 Acura ILX, most often about the lane departure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2021 Acura ILX has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Acura ILX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2021 Acura ILX safety ratings
2021 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What ILX owners report
Recent lane departure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion into the headlight assembly, resulting in electrical failure of critical lighting and signaling components. Due to an apparent manufacturing defect in the headlight sealing, moisture is entering the…
am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Water is entering the headlight housing due to what appears to be a manufacturer sealing defect, with visible condensation inside. This is causing electrical malfunction, including intermittent failure…
My vehicle continues to accelerate when I press the gas pedal, and it sometimes makes clicking noises from underneath during acceleration. Occasionally, it veers to one side even when I keep the steering wheel straight. At times, it gives a warning and vibrates as if I'm merging into another lane.…
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