2020 Acura ILX recalls

2 safety recalls, 10 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2022202120202019
2Recalls
10Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Acura ILX recall list

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

25V-859
December 12, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Safety risk
Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

23V-858
December 19, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Safety risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2020 Acura ILX owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Visibility/Wiper3
Steering2
Lane Departure1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Electrical System1
Suspension1
Seat Belts1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Recent complaints

September 7, 2026SteeringLane DepartureForward Collision Avoidance

Multipurpose camera unit failure code U3000-49. My camera does not keep its lane assist accurately and sways from side to side when it is working. 9 out of 10 times it does not work. Other acura owners of the ILX 2019-2022 have experienced the same codes and issues around 90K miles+. I have lights on my dashboard like Adaptive cruise control, Automatic braking system, Foward collision warning, Lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. These are all failure points connected to the camera. These safety features need to be recalled.

November 23, 2025Service Brakes

I am experiencing an issue with my brakes. When I am at a red light and I brake, I find my brakes start to descend. So it's brake, then the brake moves a bit down towards the floor. Then it moves down a bit more. I am still able to brake but I find that the brake pedal moves down a few times while I am sitting at a red light. I am greatly concerned.

September 11, 2025Structure

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April 11, 2025Visibility/Wiper

I live in a colder climate, we’re were experiencing temperatures in the 20’s with ice storms. While driving the rear window completely shattered, the rear defroster was on during the time of the incident. I contacted the manufacturer for a remedy, they informed me there is no remedy for my particular vehicle. They suggested I pay out of pocket at a certified Acura dealership to get a dignostic and to get the window fixed. I decided to have the window replaced by Safelite. There is a very big and well known problem with the 2020 Acura RDX for this same scenario happening. There was warning light or indication something was going on with the window. Acura needs to address the problem with the

March 11, 2025Visibility/Wiper

the back glass burst for no reason; no impact.

2020 Acura ILX crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Acura ILX: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2020 Acura ILX recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Acura ILX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Acura ILX. The most recent, filed December 12, 2025, concerns the service brakes, hydraulic.

What are the most common 2020 Acura ILX problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is visibility/wiper (3 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2020 Acura ILX safe?

The 2020 Acura ILX earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Acura ILX?

Contact any authorized Acura dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.