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Acura ILXModel year report

2014 Acura ILX Problems

Compared with other Acura ILX years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
44,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Acura ILX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura ILX. The part named most often is air bags, with 20 complaints (69% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine (3). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 48 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Acura ILX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “This is the vehicle air bag that could rupture with potential life threatening injury to me or my passenger. This is a leased vehicle owned by Acura not me and no parts will be available until end of summer. You can have this car back and put me in a new lease never mind giving me a rental car to drive around in and continue to make my lease payments on a vehicle I am not even driving in seriously.”

NHTSA complaint #10851555, filed 2016-03

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced; however, the failure reoccurred six months later. The contact stated that he was replacing the vehicle battery every six months. However, after the replacement of the battery, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the latest failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11476306, filed 2022-07, 17,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 79,900 miles.

10%0–1030%10–2520%25–5010%50–7530%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 44,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2015201616201720182019202220252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Acura ILX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
ILX · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4544 · 10.7% risk

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Acura ILX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
ILX FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed automatic243427$3,050
ILX FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual223125$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Acura ILX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 48 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 48 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura ILX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021115,8000528—Not enough data
2020101,2402528—Not enough data
20193639,000552818 · FewerRising
2018233754529—Rising
20172018,3004529—Rising
20165225,000652975 · MoreStable
20151917,0004528—Rising
20142944,500552750 · TypicalStable
20136646,000652750 · TypicalStable

All Acura ILX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Acura ILX have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura ILX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Acura ILX is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 20 complaints (69% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2014 Acura ILX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Acura ILX do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Acura ILX 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura ILX get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Acura ILX (ILX, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Acura ILX reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,500 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 79,900 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.