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2014 Acura ILX Hybrid Technology

The 2014 Acura ILX Hybrid Technology is a 111-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,600 MSRP and is rated at 38 mpg combined.

It makes 111 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 1000 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 38 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).

The ILX measures 179.1 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,987 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$34,600 ($47,507 *)
MSRP with Destination$35,495 ($48,736 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle w/ Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower111 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque127 lb-ft @ 1000 rpm
Redline6,000 rpm
ValvetrainIntelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC), SOHC, and Variable Timing Control (VTC)
Bore and Stroke2.88 in x 3.50 in (73 mm x 89 mm)
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Injection TypeProgrammed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and Drive-By-Wire throttle system
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
1st Gear2.526 (33 mph **)
7th Gear0.421 (200 mph **)
Reverse4.511
Final Drive5.274
Fuel Economy
City38 MPG
Highway38 MPG
Combined38 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded (recommended)
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent with MacPherson struts
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link with constant-rate coil springs
Front Stabilizer Bar0.75 in solid (19 mm)
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.55 in solid (14 mm)
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersFloating-style single-piston cast-iron
Front Brake DiscVentilated 10.3 in (262 mm) diameter x 1.1 in (28 mm) thickness
Rear Brake DiscSolid 10.2 in (260 mm) diameter x 0.35 in (9 mm) thickness
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16x6.5 in, 5-spoke cast-aluminum
Wheels Rear16x6.5 in, 5-spoke cast-aluminum
Tires FrontContinental ContiProContact P205/55R16 89H M+S
Tires RearContinental ContiProContact P205/55R16 89H M+S
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.1 in
Width70.6 in
Height55.6 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Front Track59.4 in
Rear Track60.3 in
Ground Clearance6.2 in
Cargo Volume9.8 ft³
Curb Weight2,987 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)59% / 41%
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Headroom Rear35.9 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear34 in
Shoulder Room Front55.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.5 in
Hip Room Front50.2 in
Hip Room Rear51.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2014 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Acura ILX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 10, 2020 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Consequence: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

NHTSA campaign 20V770000

Mar 6, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

NHTSA campaign 19V182000

Jan 24, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.

Consequence: If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.

NHTSA campaign 19V052000

Feb 3, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

NHTSA campaign 16V061000

Jun 13, 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.

NHTSA campaign 14V323000

29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Acura ILX

Owner Complaints

29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Acura ILX (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags20
Electrical System3
Engine3
Exterior Lighting2
Power Train2
Back Over Prevention1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 2, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“I will be taking my car to be looked at. There is a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. Smell came out of nowhere and none of my service lights came on.”
Mar 24, 2025 · Fuel System, Gasoline 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor permeating the interior of the vehicle. The contact then began to…”
Jul 28, 2022 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and was diagnosed that the…”
Oct 29, 2019 · Electrical System, Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE…”
Mar 30, 2019 · Service Brakes
“MY DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE GRINDING AND GIVING OUT ON ME. I ONLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON WEEKENDS, SO I DON'T SEE WHY THE DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE ALREADY GIVING OUT ON ME. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 ACURA ILX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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