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2020 ACURA ILX

2 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V859000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The brake master cylinder in your Acura ILX is a critical part that helps control your brakes. It's possible that contaminated brake fluid has caused a seal inside the master cylinder to warp, which could lead to a brake fluid leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leak happens, it could cause your brakes to fail, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could lead to a longer stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the brake master cylinder with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
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.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
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Critical #23V858000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In your model, it could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine might stall, losing power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump module with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Other ACURA ILX Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls

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