2014 Acura Ilx Problems: Airbags (30 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2014 Acura Ilx is Airbags (60% of 30 owner reports). There are 5 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Airbags — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 30 complaints · 5 recalls

What problems show up on the 2014 Acura Ilx?

18 of 30 filings named Airbags (60% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Engine (2 reports).

There are 5 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Lights, Airbags, Fuel system, and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2013 has 66 reports on file; this year has 30. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2014 Acura Ilx

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 5 campaigns on file below.
  2. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  3. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  4. Lights. Walk around the vehicle: headlights, brake lights and turn signals all working.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Airbags. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Airbags 18 complaints · 60.0% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 2
  • Fires 2
  • Injuries 2
  • Deaths 0
Compare with 2013 →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Airbags (AIR BAGS) appears in 18 of 30 owner complaints (60.0%) in this vehicle snapshot. Airbags (AIR BAGS): 18 complaints, 60.0% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 1 crash reports 18 · 60.0% Engine (ENGINE): 2 complaints, 6.7% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 fire reports 2 · 6.7% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 2 complaints, 6.7% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 fire reports 2 · 6.7% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 2 complaints, 6.7% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 2 · 6.7% Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION): 1 complaints, 3.3% of reports Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 1 · 3.3% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 1 complaints, 3.3% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 · 3.3% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 1 complaints, 3.3% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 1 crash reports 1 · 3.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 1 complaints, 3.3% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 1 · 3.3% Steering (STEERING): 1 complaints, 3.3% of reports Steering (STEERING) 1 · 3.3% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 2 complaints, 6.7% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 2 · 6.7% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 18 60.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 2 6.7% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 2 6.7% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 2 6.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 1 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 1 3.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 1 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 1 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 2 6.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2015; the first recall shown was reported in Jun 2014. 2015-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2015-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2016-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2016-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2018-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Jun 2014 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 14V323000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V323000 Recall campaign 16V061000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V061000 Recall campaign 19V052000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V052000 Recall campaign 19V182000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V182000 Recall campaign 20V770000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V770000 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005
  • Campaign 16V061000 was reported 317 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V182000 was reported 1,444 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2015-Q1 Owner reports 2
2015-Q4 Owner reports 1
2016-Q1 Owner reports 3
2016-Q2 Owner reports 4
2016-Q3 Owner reports 8
2016-Q4 Owner reports 1
2017-Q4 Owner reports 2
2018-Q1 Owner reports 1
2018-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q4 Owner reports 1
2019-Q1 Owner reports 1
2019-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 14V323000
Recall campaign 1 16V061000
Recall campaign 1 19V052000
Recall campaign 1 19V182000
Recall campaign 1 20V770000
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (5)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Lights, Airbags, Fuel system, and Transmission / driveline.

  1. Recall campaign 14V323000

    Lights

    Report date
    Component:
    Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
    Consequence:
    The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 16V061000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 19V052000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 19V182000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 20V770000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 30 complaints · page 1 of 2
2026-07-02Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11747869
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I will be taking my car to be looked at. There is a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. Smell came out of nowhere and none of my service lights came on.
2025-03-24Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11650321
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor permeating the interior of the vehicle. The contact then began to experience nausea and headaches, prompting the contact to seek medical attention. The contact was later diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. The emissions and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.
2022-07-28Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11476306
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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. Additionally, the contact stated upon investigating the failure on the internet, he became aware that the Bluetooth module of the vehicle was faulty and was draining the battery. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500. The VIN was not available.
2021-05-02Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11414871
CrashFireInjuryDeath
THE POWER STEERING IS WHINING. IT HAS FLUID IN IT SO I'M GUESSING THE PUMP IS GOING BAD. THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVEN AFTER I HAD IT SERVICED.
2019-10-29Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11276961
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN ACURA ([redacted], LOCATED AT 9655 SW CANYON RD, PORTLAND, OR 97225) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED, BUT WAS NOT RENDERED DUE TO COST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
2019-03-30Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11192604
CrashFireInjuryDeath
MY DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE GRINDING AND GIVING OUT ON ME. I ONLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON WEEKENDS, SO I DON'T SEE WHY THE DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE ALREADY GIVING OUT ON ME. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY THREE YEARS AND IT HAS 79,784 MILES.
2018-12-18Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11162327
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, ([redacted]). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.
2018-04-24Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
NHTSA ODI 11089963
CrashFireInjuryDeath
CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..
2018-01-18Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11063505
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FRONT PASSENGER ALERTED THE CONTACT OF A SMOKE ODOR. THE PASSENGER IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SPARKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE HOOD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED SUPERIOR HONDA AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 1845 WEST BANK EXPRESS WAY, HARVEY, LA 70058) AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
2017-10-28Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
NHTSA ODI 11040696
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS OVER 20 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE GOTTEN NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND THE LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I DO NOT TRUST MACCHURCHILL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DECEIVED BY THIS COMPANY. PLEASE HELP.0909

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Acura Ilx?

Owners named Airbags most often — 18 of 30 reports (60%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Acura Ilx?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Lights, Airbags, Fuel system, and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2014 Acura Ilx?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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