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US recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Brakes
2025-12-11 · campaign 2025-685
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a seal in the brake master cylinder could become damaged. As a result, brake fluid could leak into the reservoir and there could be reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Acura will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the brake master cylinder.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Acura ILX (1 crashes reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 23).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Acura ILX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Acura ILX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| ILX 2.4 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.