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2019 Acura ILX Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Acura ILX, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11657139, filed 2025-04, 107,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while reversing, the backward collision avoidance system activated without any objects or persons behind the vehicle, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. The backup sensor did not sound, and the vehicle then shifted into drive, and the vehicle independently accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags were deployed. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where it was determined that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11731125, filed 2026-04, 61,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11616253, filed 2024-09, 45,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201938%
201829%
201612%
2015211%
2014310%
201369%

Other parts of the 2019 Acura ILX

Fuel system
16 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Acura ILX

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology