2014 Acura Ilx: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2014 Acura ILX: SOLID — 29 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~12 years on the road; top issue: air bags (20 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 0.97, where 1.00 is a typical ILX year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). Most complaints are about non-critical systems; only 34% are severe (crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2013–2022 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
29
NHTSA complaints
0.97
Verdict score (1.00 = typical ILX year)
48
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2014 Acura ILX problems
Air bags dominates the record — 69% of complaints name it.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2014 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 20 | 69% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 10% |
| Engine | 3 | 10% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 2 | 7% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Acura ILX recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014, reported between Jun 13, 2014 and Dec 10, 2020.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 20V770000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Powertrain / transmission › Driveline › Driveshaft |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| 19V052000 | Jan 24, 2019 | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
| 16V061000 | Feb 3, 2016 | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| 14V323000 | Jun 13, 2014 | Exterior lighting › Headlights |
2014 Acura ILX service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 48 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2014 — fewer than the 65 of the median ILX year from 2013 to 2022. Coded bulletins most often cover air bags (30), electrical system (6), exterior lighting (3). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2014 vs. the year before and after
From the 2013 to the 2014, owner complaints fell by more than half (66 → 29) — an improvement. The 2015 that followed fell 34% (29 → 19), so the 2015 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 ILX | CAUTION | 66 | 64 | 6 | — |
| 2014 (this page) | SOLID | 29 | 48 | 5 | — |
| 2015 ILX | SOLID | 19 | 51 | 4 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Acura ILX years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2014 Acura ILX
Air bags (20 complaints on the 2014): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Electrical system (3 complaints on the 2014): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (3 complaints on the 2014): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Exterior lighting (2 complaints on the 2014): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Powertrain / transmission (2 complaints on the 2014): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Acura ILX reliable?
2014 Acura ILX: SOLID — 29 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~12 years on the road; top issue: air bags (20 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 0.97, where 1.00 is a typical ILX year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2014 Acura ILX problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2014 Acura ILX are air bags (20, 69%), electrical system (3, 10%), engine (3, 10%). The manufacturer has 48 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura ILX have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014 Acura ILX, most recently 20V770000 (Dec 10, 2020, powertrain / transmission); 19V182000 (Mar 6, 2019, air bags); 19V052000 (Jan 24, 2019, fuel system, gasoline). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2014 Acura ILX come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.