2018 Acura ILX
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Acura ILX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.
2018 Acura ILX at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Acura ILX recalls 4
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.go…
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.
2018 Acura ILX common problems
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Acura ILX MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2018 Acura ILX worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 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. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($20,984) with the same model 5 model-years older ($17,554), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Acura ILX trims & engines on record
2018 Acura ILX vehicles on record
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2018 Acura ILX Base/Acura Watch Plus19UDE2F32JA005942
2018 Acura ILX Base/Acura Watch Plus19UDE2F33JA005254
2018 Acura ILX Base/Acura Watch Plus19UDE2F36JA004339
2018 Acura ILX Special Edition19UDE2F46JA000719
2018 Acura ILX Special Edition19UDE2F41JA001311
2018 Acura ILX Premium and A-SPEC Package/ Technology Plus and A-SPEC Package19UDE2F87JA002837
2018 Acura ILX Base/Acura Watch Plus19UDE2F37JA004799
2018 Acura ILX Premium Package/Technology Plus Package19UDE2F79JA003138
2018 Acura ILX Base/Acura Watch Plus19UDE2F39JA001760
Other Acura ILX model years
2018 Acura ILX — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Acura ILX have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Acura ILX?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Acura ILX get?
The 2018 Acura ILX has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (25 city / 35 highway).
How much is a 2018 Acura ILX worth?
Comparable 2018 Acura ILX listings run roughly $16,995–$23,995, typically around $20,984 (from 8 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.