2013 Acura ILX
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Acura ILX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 111 on record.
2013 Acura ILX at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2013 Acura ILX recalls 6
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgelin…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer ser…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headli…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be suscept…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the d…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, …
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New J…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Ow…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2013 Acura ILX common problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2013 Acura ILX safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2013 Acura ILX MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2013 Acura ILX worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Acura ILX costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2013 Acura ILX trims & engines on record
2013 Acura ILX vehicles on record
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F58DE016531
2013 Acura ILX Base19VDE1F37DE007205
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F56DE011442
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F70DE001314
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F56DE002787
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F51DE004317
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F79DE012716
2013 Acura ILX Base19VDE1F34DE009249
2013 Acura ILX Base19VDE1F3XDE013211
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid w/Technology Package19VDE3F72DE300122
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F59DE012052
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F79DE006091
2013 Acura ILX Base19VDE1F39DE020618
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F72DE001752
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid w/Technology Package19VDE3F7XDE302359
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F71DE003962
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F79DE013364
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F59DE022306
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package19VDE1F75DE001437
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid w/Technology Package19VDE3F76DE300155
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F51DE016807
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid w/Technology Package19VDE3F7XDE300336
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE2E51DE001277
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package19VDE1F50DE018239
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2013 Acura ILX — frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Acura ILX have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2013 Acura ILX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Acura ILX?
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, service brakes.
What is the 2013 Acura ILX safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2013 Acura ILX an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Acura ILX get?
The 2013 Acura ILX has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
How much is a 2013 Acura ILX worth?
Comparable 2013 Acura ILX listings run roughly $12,700–$21,000, typically around $17,554 (from 110 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.