2013 Acura ILX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Acura ILX. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (25), Electrical System (14), Power Train (9).
Key takeaways
- 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 21% |
| Power Train | 9 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 9% |
| Engine | 6 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9% |
| Suspension | 6 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 5% |
| Steering | 3 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-04
​Component or system that failed/malfunctioned: Frontal Airbag Deployment System / Airbag Control Module (ACU). The vehicle is currently towed and available for inspection upon request before any insurance salvage disposition. ​Safety risk: The non-deployment exposed the driver to severe direct impact forces against th...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-07-14
I am submitting this complaint to document what I believe is a recurring defect involving the air conditioning compressor on my 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid. Vehicle history: * 2013: Vehicle purchased new. * 2019: Original A/C compressor failed and required replacement. * 2026: Replacement A/C compressor has failed again. ...
Electrical System,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-06-08
While driving downhill and using regenerative braking, my 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid suddenly experienced a hybrid system malfunction. Immediately after the event, the vehicle displayed "Check IMA System" and "Check Charging System" warnings and began exhibiting drivability and electrical-system problems. Following the fai...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.