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Acura ILXModel year report

2015 Acura ILX Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Acura ILX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2015 Acura ILX. The part named most often is air bags, with 12 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 70% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “I would like to know about compensation for having my vehicle sit in my parking lot for 2 to 6 months and I'm paying my car payment and I'm not driving my car, if I want to drive another car other than my Acura I would purchase that, now I'm driving a rental they turned off all the features, no explanation. I think I should at least get reimburse for my car note ate least half. I don't think it is fair for me not having my luxury car to drive didn't even get to enjoy my car haven't even driven my car for 6 months got my car in late oct 2015 & feb recall something needs to be done about this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10853423, filed 2016-04, 11,483 miles

Electrical system: “Car completely shut off while pulling into a parking spot. All lights on dashboard flashed. Abs breaks was most dominate issue being flashed after other lights settled. Car would not start for 4 hours. Very dangerous since it shut off during moving. Luckily at a low speed. Dealer said it was low voltage from battery. They did nothing. They told me voltage was low on a diagnostics test they did. Told me not to use radio while car is off. This still is a problem because it should have charged fully after my ride.”

NHTSA complaint #10721203, filed 2015-05, 14,995 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2015 Acura ILX. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent push to start failures with several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11395299, filed 2021-02, 45,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2015 Acura ILX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, with the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic braking control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11609370, filed 2024-08, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

70% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,483 and 50,000 miles.

20%0–1040%10–2510%25–5020%50–750%75–10010%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: 17,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2015201682017201820192021202320242025
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 2015 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
ILX Hybrid · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4544 · 10.7% risk

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: 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 2015 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 automatic243428$2,950
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 2015 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. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 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 2015 Acura ILX have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2015 Acura ILX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Acura ILX is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 12 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2015 Acura ILX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Acura ILX do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Acura ILX 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Acura ILX get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Acura ILX (ILX, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Acura ILX reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,483 and 50,000 miles; 70% 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.