ILX
Acura ILX: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Acura ILX2012–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DE1/2/3 |
| Production | 2012–2022 2012–2014 (ILX Hybrid) |
| Model years | 2013–2022 2013–2014 (ILX Hybrid) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Honda C-5 |
| Engines | 1.5 L LEA I4 (hybrid; 2013–2014) 2.0 L R20A I4 (5AT; 2013–2015) 2.4 L K24Z7 I4 (6MT; 2013–2015) 2.4 L K24V7 I4 (2016–2022) |
| Electric motor | MF6 DC synchronous |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic (2.0 L; 2013–2015) 6-speed manual (2.4 L; 2013–2015) 8-speed dual-clutch (2.4 L; 2016–2022) CVT (1.5 L hybrid; 2013–2014) |
| Drivetrain | IMA parallel hybrid |
| Battery | Lithium Ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,549 mm (2013–2015) 4,620 mm (2016–2018) 4,628 mm (2019–2022) |
| Width | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm |
| Class | Compact executive car (C) |
| Assembly | United States: Greensburg, Indiana (Honda Manufacturing of Indiana: April 2012 – November 2014) Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant: 2015–2022) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2015 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2014 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 6.7–6.9 L/100 km |
| 2013–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| 2013–2015 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2013–2014 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2013–2022 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 1.5–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual, Automatic, Manual, CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 15 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,520 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2013–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 78 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 51 | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Brakes | 46 | 2013, 2016, 2019 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 24 | 2013, 2016, 2017 |
| Engine and cooling | 18 | 2013, 2014, 2019 |
| Lights | 10 | 2013, 2014, 2021 |
| Suspension | 10 | 2013, 2016, 2017 |
| Steering | 10 | 2013, 2016, 2020 |
| Driver assistance | 10 | 2014, 2019, 2021 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2013–2022: 269 complaints, 23 with a crash and 3 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.