Acura · ILX · 2021
2021 Acura ILX
0
Recalls
11
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Acura ILX has no recalls and 11 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2021 Acura ILX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2021 Acura ILX currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 11 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (2), exterior lighting,lane departure (2), visibility (1).
- Vehicle
- 2021 Acura ILX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 11
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
11 totalEXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 30, 2026
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, moistur...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 30, 2026
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 i...
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AIR BAGS
CRASHJul 10, 2025
I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2021 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] ) 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 Collisi...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
Jul 30, 2024
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 ...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 21, 2024
Upon and after raining the headlights leak and water enters the inside of the headlights. It my cause a short. Unsafe driving conditions at night.
VISIBILITY
Nov 15, 2023
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 deal...
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SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2, 2023
It is Acura ILX 2021. The current mileage is 17,480. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? *Driveshaft/suspension is broken after inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? *Intense shaking ...
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SEAT BELTS
Feb 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, he became aware that the driver's seat belt was stuck and would not uncoil. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with th...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASHDec 21, 2022
Electrical Failure. Safety was an issue with vehicle needing constant jumps. Problem was checked at dealer. My concern was continuously overlooked. Warning lamps didn't warn.
AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryOct 26, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Acura ILX. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the airbag deployed without impact which resulted in the contact crashing into a pole. The contact sustained a hurt knee and headaches that required medical treatment. The vehicle was towe...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 11 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2021 Acura models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Acura ILX have?
The 2021 Acura ILX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Acura ILX?
NHTSA has received 11 owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Acura ILX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Acura ILX?
The 2021 Acura ILX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura ILX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Acura ILX are air bags (2 reports), exterior lighting,lane departure (2 reports), visibility (1 reports).
Does the 2021 Acura ILX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2021 Acura ILX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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