- Several Acura ILX owners reported sudden loss of braking power.
- Issue affects 2019–2020 ILX models sharing the same brake system.
- ODI received multiple reports but no crashes or injuries confirmed.
The Acura ILX is now under investigation by the NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) after a series of reports from owners describing a troubling loss of braking performance.
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In total, more than 22,000 vehicles are being examined, though so far there have been no reports of crashes, injuries, or fatalities linked to the alleged brake problems.
What’s Behind the Brake Concerns?
According to the ODI, four Vehicle Owner Questionnaires and several Early Warning Reporting field submissions have been received concerning the 2019 Acura ILX.
Each report details a loss of braking ability. In these instances, drivers describe the brake pedal sinking completely to the floor when pressure is applied, a clear indication of reduced hydraulic performance.
Obviously, this represents a significant safety concern. Equally worrying is the fact that vehicle owners may not notice any issues before the braking system fails to provide adequate stopping force. A total of 22,146 Acura ILX models are under investigation.
The NHTSA notes that while all the field reports are related to 2019 ILX models, 2020 versions are also included within the scope of the investigation because they share the same braking system.
The malfunction, or total failure, of the braking system will likely result in extended stopping distances, potentially increasing the risk of a crash “resulting in injury and/or property damage.”
This isn’t the first time the ILX has caught the attention of safety regulators in the United States. In late 2023, the ILX was included in a wide-ranging recall impacting 2.5 million Honda and Acura models due to faulty Denso fuel pumps. This recall impacted 2018-2020 Acura ILXs.
