2017 Acura Ilx Problems and Recalls (19 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2017 Acura Ilx is Brakes (21% of 19 owner reports). There are 4 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Brakes — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2017 Acura Ilx?
4 of 19 filings named Brakes (21% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Fuel system (2 reports).
There are 4 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Fuel system, Transmission / driveline, and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2016 has 52 reports on file; this year has 19. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 2
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
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.
“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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 4 | 21.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 2 | 10.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 2 | 10.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 1 | 5.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 1 | 5.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 1 | 5.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 1 | 5.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 1 | 5.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 1 | 5.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 8 | 42.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
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.
- Campaign 19V424000 was reported 898 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V858000 was reported 1,158 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V052000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V424000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V858000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V859000 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Fuel system, Transmission / driveline, and Brakes.
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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.
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Recall campaign 19V424000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- Consequence:
- A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy:
- Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.
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Recall campaign 23V858000
Fuel system
- Report date
- Component:
- Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 25V859000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Acura Ilx?
Owners named Brakes most often — 4 of 19 reports (21%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2017 Acura Ilx?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Fuel system, Transmission / driveline, and Brakes. 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 2017 Acura Ilx?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm. 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.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.