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2018 Acura ILX

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

4 current

Combined

8.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,065

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2025685

11 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2016–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a seal in the brake master cylinder could become damaged. As a result, brake fluid could leak into the reservoir and there could be reduced braking.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Acura will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the brake master cylinder.

10,572 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2024262

6 May 2024

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2018–2019 · MDX 2018–2020 · NSX 2018–2020 · RDX 2018–2020 · and 13 more

What is wrong

This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part. On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2023-679. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel pump motor.

291,588 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019272 · manufacturer campaign AL72

6 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain cars, the right axle half-shaft could detach. This could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the drive wheels or sudden, unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to inspect the right driveshaft. If the driveshaft is not fully engaged to the half-shaft, the driveshaft and half-shaft will be replaced.

8,363 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019034

25 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bottom of the fuel tank could be deformed. This could cause the fuel gauge to display the wrong fuel level. This could cause a driver to believe there is fuel when the tank is empty.

Why it matters

The vehicle could unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the fuel tank. All affected fuel tanks will be replaced.

548 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2023679

18 December 2023

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2018–2019 · MDX 2018–2020 · NSX 2018–2020 · RDX 2018–2020 · and 13 more

What is wrong

This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part. On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall nos. 2020-236 and 2021-182.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel pump motor.

285,461 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 56% of 129 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
192 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Acura ILX have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2018 Acura ILX, of which 4 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Acura ILX get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Acura ILX at 8.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 192 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Acura ILX for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,065 in fuel, producing roughly 3,078 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.