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2021 Acura ILXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 19 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
19
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
36
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 19 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

air bag failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Lane Departure: Blind Spot DetectionHIGH

3 owners reported lane departure: blind spot detection issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the Lane Departure: WarningMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (3 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection3 (16%)
Lane Departure: Warning3 (16%)
Other3 (16%)
Airbags2 (11%)
Lights2 (11%)
Electrical1 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (5%)
Collision Avoidance1 (5%)

2021 Acura ILX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection Issues

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura ILX, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Lane Departure: Warning Issues

Lane Departure: Warning complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura ILX, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: warning-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura ILX, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura ILX, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Acura ILX. Recent trend: increasing.

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2021 Acura ILX NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Acura ILX according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is suspension.

2021 Acura ILX vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

19

Class avg

20

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2021.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Acura ILX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Acura ILX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Acura ILX is related to the lane departure: blind spot detection, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Acura ILX reliable?
The 2021 Acura ILX has 19 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2021 Acura ILX?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Acura ILX 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Acura ILX problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Acura ILX have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2021 Acura ILX according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Acura ILX problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,600 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Acura ILX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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