2017 Acura Ilx Safety Report
2017 Acura ILX Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Acura Ilx
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Acura Ilx. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (18) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Acura Ilx with 9 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Acura Ilx before buying across this generation. |
Acura Ilx Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Acura Ilx years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Acura Ilx | 22 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Acura Ilx | 47 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Acura Ilx | 29 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Acura Ilx | 19 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Acura Ilx | 9 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Acura Ilx | 11 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Acura Ilx Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Acura Ilx, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Acura onlyPower Train
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Acura onlyService Brakes, Hydraulic
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes, Hydraulic issues Acura onlyService Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Acura onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Acura onlyTires
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Tires issues Acura onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Acura Ilx
Reliability Score
The 2017 Acura Ilx receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Acura Ilx
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Acura Ilx
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Acura Ilx:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Master Cylinder Recall Honda is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles due to contaminated brake master cylinders, which can lead to brake failure. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel Pump And Tank Assembly Recall Honda is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, and Acura ILX vehicles due to potential fuel pump and tank assembly issues, which can cause fuel leakage and fire hazards. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Driveshaft Grease Issue Acura is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles due to excessive grease on the driveshaft, which can cause driveline issues. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Airbag System Malfunction Passenger seat sensor malfunctioning causing the light Check Airbag System to come on, leading to the whole airbag system to shut off. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Acura Ilx:
23% of reported issues are related to service brakes, hydraulic.
20% of reported issues are related to fuel system, gasoline.
15% of reported issues are related to power train, driveline.
10% of reported issues are related to airbag system.
Recall Details for the 2017 Acura Ilx
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Acura Ilx by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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 ...
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
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.
Summary: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Acura Ilx
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Acura Ilx with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2017 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mech...
I received notice of this brake master cylinder recall on 12/20/25 and tried to schedule it at my local dealership (1/5/26) Edmonds, WA. They told me they could not perform the recall because they did not have the parts. I was in the dealership on 1/10/26 and they told me they would check into it. Today I received a VM saying they would not perform the recall because the brake booster has not yet ...
Keyless access system, dash flashing while off and alarm goes off .
Hello, I recently bought this used car. Its a 2017 Acura ILX with fairly low miles ( 85k ). After the 2nd night of having it, the alarm started going off in the middle of the night and all the lights were flickering in the dashboard. The car wouldn't start so I had to jump it in the morning. It did jump and I drove it to the local store for a battery test. The battery was fine. I thought the issu...
225/40r18 tires has a splitting on side wall it’s impossible to see unless the split location on the ground I tried to talk to the manufacturer but they don’t have a way to connect them. I have replaced one tire it has same problem tire shop noticed it they said they can put it back on the car now I have the other side same issue
I have taken my vehicle into the repair shop several times to conclude that it might be my transmission. After finally taking into the right mechanic, I have found out that it is a fuel pump system issue. I know these are recalled for 2018 but this is something that they also stated 2017 Acura ILX have had issues with as well I’m having to come out of pocket $1300 to get this repair, it has stalle...
Passenger Seat Sensor malfunctioning causing the light Check Airbag System to come on causing the whole airbag system to shut off.
Car turns back on when it has been turned off.
When you turn the car off it turns back on. You think the car is turned off, however the car turns back on without cause or reason. This is a risk to the public we don’t what can happen if a vehicle just turns on without cause or reason if it has been turned off properly.
A)I stopped at the mailbox. I stopped at the top. Placed my car in park. Turned my car off. The car started rolling backwards. The car was in park and turned off. B)I do not know what failed or what happened. Yes, the my vehicle is available for inspection. I incurred road rash and injuries related to this incident. I’m in pain. C)This situation could have gone terribly wrong there were car...
2017 Acura ILX - Bellanova White Pearl - the paint is peeling off! Please reference MC-10180642-0001, where the same issue was recalled for other colors The paint is peeling off and I'm very frustrated because they didn't include that color on their recall, where clearly the same problem is occurring.
My 2017 Acura ILX makes a loud clunk, and shifts extremely hard when coming or coasting to a stop. 1-2 gear seems to be the only time this issue arises. This issues creates startling reaction from the driver due to the loud clunk and force of the shift in gears, as well as loss of confidence in the vehicles ability to safely come stop without issues. Reproducing the issue is difficult because th...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FLUSHED THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE CONTAC...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V424000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER CONTACTING COURTESY ACURA (3701 NICHOLASVILLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY) AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT PLANNED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY ACCESS RODE. THE TRANSMISSION/POWER TRAIN AND GEARS WERE STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. THE RIGHT AXLE WAS STRIPPED. THE LEFT BACK TIRE WAS A DEFECT AND TIRE SPLIT. I HAVE TO PAY FOR A TIRE WITHIN 15K MILES AND THE POWER TRAIN, GEAR, TRANSMISSION AND RIGHT AXLE WENT OUT LESS THAN 8 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR. AMERICAN HONDA CO AND VANGERGR...
THE NEW ACURA EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS ARE OBNOXIOUS TO OTHER TRAFFIC BOTH DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. THEY'RE BLINDING. THEY HAVE ZERO TECHNOLOGY BUILT IN TO THEM TO REDUCE INTENSITY WHEN APPROACHING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVING PUBLIC.
WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. AT THIS TIME, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH ADDED PRESSURE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL. THEN I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED INTO A TRUCK IN FRONT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE INCIDENT AND FOUND NO ERRORS WHILE CONDUCTING THEIR INSPECTIONS.
CAR JERKS, SLIPS AND HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALREADY TAKEN TO DEALER TO LOOK AT, WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE CAR WAS IN "BREAK-IN" PERIOD, HOWEVER NOW THAT IT HAS 1K MILES, ISSUES ARE STILL OCCURRING. I'VE SEEN REPORTS OF THE TLX WITH SIMILAR ISSUES AND SAME 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION WHERE ACURA HAD A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR A FIX. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Acura Ilx
Has the 2017 ACURA ILX been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 ACURA ILX has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 ACURA ILX have?
The 2017 ACURA ILX has 18 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 ACURA ILX?
The 2017 ACURA ILX received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 ACURA ILX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 ACURA ILX involve unknown or other (4 complaints), power train (2 complaints), service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints). Other affected components include service brakes, electrical system, tires.
How many crash reports does the 2017 ACURA ILX have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2017 ACURA ILX out of 18 total complaints (11.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 ACURA ILX have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 ACURA ILX in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 ACURA ILX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 ACURA ILX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 ACURA ILX?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 ACURA ILX. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 ACURA ILX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 ACURA ILX is acceptable with caveats. It has 18 complaints, 4 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 ACURA ILX?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 ACURA ILX are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (2 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1 complaints), 4. SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 ACURA ILX?
Be cautious of potential brake and fuel system issues. Ensure to check for recalls and address them promptly. The 2017 ACURA ILX has 18 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 ACURA ILX?
The 2017 ACURA ILX receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 18 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Brake master cylinder recall and Fuel pump and tank assembly recall.
What are the known issues with the 2017 ACURA ILX?
Known issues with the 2017 ACURA ILX include: Brake master cylinder recall, Fuel pump and tank assembly recall, Driveshaft grease issue, Airbag system malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 18 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Acura ILX?
The most common issues are related to service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, and airbag system.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Acura ILX?
Yes, there are recalls for brake master cylinders and fuel pump and tank assembly issues.
What should I do if I experience brake issues?
Contact your local dealership to check if your vehicle is part of the recall and schedule an appointment for repair.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential brake and fuel system issues. Ensure to check for recalls and address them promptly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Acura Ilx
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Acura Ilx. The data includes 18 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Acura Ilx an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13