2021 Acura ILX recalls and problems
No recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Acura ILX.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2021 Acura ILX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving the front headlight assembly. Water is entering the headlight housing due to what appears to be a manufacturer sealing defect, with visible condensation inside. This is causing electrical malfunction, including intermittent failure of the turn signal…
I am reporting a severe and hazardous safety defect in my 2021 Acura ILX involving water intrusion into the headlight assembly, resulting in electrical failure of critical lighting and signaling components. Due to an apparent manufacturing defect in the headlight sealing, moisture is entering the housing and is…
I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2021 Acura ILX (VIN: […] ) that has been unreleasable for an extended period due to manufacturer inability to supply a required safety component. The vehicle was involved in an accident on July 6, 2025 and delivered to Caliber Collision in Corpus Christi, Texas. All…
My vehicle continues to accelerate when I press the gas pedal, and it sometimes makes clicking noises from underneath during acceleration. Occasionally, it veers to one side even when I keep the steering wheel straight. At times, it gives a warning and vibrates as if I'm merging into another lane. When I press the…
The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the white lines on the road appeared curved through the windshield. The contact then noticed that the windshield was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that…
ILX model years compared
Across all years, the 2013 ILX has the most complaints (66). All Acura ILX years →
Questions
- Does the 2021 Acura ILX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Acura ILX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura ILX?
- Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (3 complaints), followed by lane departure (3).
- How many 2021 Acura ILX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 20, 2026.