2019 Acura Ilx Problems: Fuel system (36 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2019 Acura Ilx is Fuel system (36% of 36 owner reports). There are 5 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Fuel system — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 36 complaints · 5 recalls

What problems show up on the 2019 Acura Ilx?

13 of 36 filings named Fuel system (36% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Brakes (11 reports).

There are 5 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 2018 has 23 reports on file; this year has 36. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2019 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. Fuel system. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly.
  3. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  4. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Fuel system. 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: Fuel system 13 complaints · 36.1% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 2
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 1
  • Deaths 0
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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 Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) appears in 13 of 36 owner complaints (36.1%) in this vehicle snapshot. Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 13 complaints, 36.1% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 13 · 36.1% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 11 complaints, 30.6% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 11 · 30.6% Engine (ENGINE): 3 complaints, 8.3% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 crash reports 3 · 8.3% Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE): 2 complaints, 5.6% of reports Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) 2 · 5.6% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 1 complaints, 2.8% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 1 · 2.8% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 1 complaints, 2.8% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 · 2.8% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 1 complaints, 2.8% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 1 · 2.8% Wheels (WHEELS): 1 complaints, 2.8% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 1 crash reports 1 · 2.8% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 22 complaints, 61.1% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 22 · 61.1% 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)
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 13 36.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 11 30.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 3 8.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) 2 5.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 1 2.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 2.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 1 2.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 1 2.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 22 61.1% 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 Oct 2020; the first recall shown was reported in Jan 2019. 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2025-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Jan 2019 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 19V052000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V052000 Recall campaign 19V424000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V424000 Recall campaign 21V215000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V215000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 25V859000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V859000 Investigation PE25015 ● Investigation PE25015
  • Campaign 25V859000 was reported 1,896 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2022-Q3 Owner reports 2
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 1
2024-Q2 Owner reports 5
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 7
2025-Q2 Owner reports 3
2025-Q3 Owner reports 2
2025-Q4 Owner reports 2
2026-Q1 Owner reports 2
2026-Q2 Owner reports 5
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 19V052000
Recall campaign 1 19V424000
Recall campaign 1 21V215000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 25V859000
Defect investigation 1 PE25015
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 Fuel system, Transmission / driveline, and Brakes.

  1. 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 →

  2. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 21V215000

    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:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. 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.
    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 5 of 36 complaints · page 1 of 2
2026-08-03Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11754487
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My driver airbag was stolen 7 months ago and my vehicle has been stuck at body shop ever since because the airbag is on national backorder with no ETA in sight. Acura has done NOTHING to help me and my life has been severely impacted by not having a car. No one is offering me any solutions, they have not provided me a loaner car or anything to help my situation.
2026-06-13Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11743945
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am writing to formally raise a concern regarding the handling of a safety recall repair performed on my 2019 Acura ILX at Maus Acura of North Tampa. I initially brought my vehicle in to address a safety recall related to the brake master cylinder. As explained in the recall notice, the issue involved contamination of the brake fluid that could affect braking performance. The dealership proceeded with replacing the brake master cylinder, as expected. However, the situation became significantly concerning following the completion of the recall service: After the recall repair was completed, my vehicle would not start and had no power. The dealership later informed me that a voltage spike during battery installation damaged the PCM, requiring replacement. The PCM was subsequently replaced, and the vehicle was returned to me. In addition to this, I experienced further issues after retrieving my vehicle: My second key was no longer functioning, which required an additional visit to the dealership for reprogramming. More importantly, I am now experiencing a new issue that did not exist prior to the recall service: when I am stopped (for example, at a traffic light) and holding the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrates noticeably. This ongoing vibration is particularly concerning because: It began only after the recall repair and related work were performed. It affects the normal operation and comfort of the vehicle. It raises questions about whether the repair process may have introduced additional mechanical or engine-related issues. At this point, I am very concerned about the overall quality of the service performed and the series of problems that occurred immediately after what should have been a straightforward recall repair.
2026-05-14Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11737972
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My 2019 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] , 69,349 miles) is experiencing severe, dangerous brake system failure directly matching Acura Safety Recall RN5 / NHTSA Campaign 25V859 (Brake Master Cylinder). The vehicle does not stop properly. Due to the hydraulic malfunction of the defective factory master cylinder, the brake pads are overheating and melting quickly. The vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads.I contacted multiple authorized local dealerships, including Grubbs Acura in Grapevine, TX and Park Place Acura, and both confirmed they cannot perform the safety repair because the manufacturer has not provided the necessary recall parts. I escalated this urgent safety issue to American Honda’s corporate support line ([redacted]). A corporate supervisor called me back but failed to provide a resolution, an emergency parts allocation, or alternative safe transportation.The manufacturer is currently unable to supply critical safety remedy parts for an active, catastrophic brake failure, and they have refused to provide a temporary loaner or rental vehicle to mitigate the hazard. I am filing this urgent complaint because I am stranded with an undriveable vehicle due to a critical safety defect that the manufacturer cannot remedy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-05-04Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11735598
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2026-04-16Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11731634
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The narrative for the recall on the website indicated that parts were available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Acura Ilx?

Owners named Fuel system most often — 13 of 36 reports (36%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Acura Ilx?

NHTSA lists 5 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 2019 Acura Ilx?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly. 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.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

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

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