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2016 Acura ILX Technology Plus A-SPEC

The 2016 Acura ILX Technology Plus A-SPEC is a 201-hp 2.4-liter sedan with an 8-speed dct and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,890 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 201 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The ILX measures 181.9 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,137 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,890 ($47,247 *)
MSRP with Destination$35,810 ($48,493 *)
Destination Charge$920
Engine
Engine TypeDirect Injection 4-Cylinder (DOHC i-VTEC)
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower201 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm (SAE net) rpm
Valvetrain16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC
Compression Ratio11.6:1
Injection TypeDirect Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission8-Speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) with Torque Converter, Sequential SportShift paddle shifters
1st Gear3.08
2nd Gear2.18
3rd Gear1.61
4th Gear1.22
5th Gear0.96
6th Gear0.74
7th Gear0.62
8th Gear0.48
Reverse2.22
Final Drive3.94
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded 91 Octane
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
Front Stabilizer Bar20.0 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar15.0 mm
Turning Diameter36.8 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.3 in, ventilated
Rear Brake Disc11.1 in, solid
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7.5 in, machine-finished
Wheels Rear18 x 7.5 in, machine-finished
Tires Front225/40 R18
Tires Rear225/40 R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.9 in
Width70.6 in
Height55.6 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Front Track59.4 in
Rear Track60.2 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,137 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)63% / 37%
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear35.9 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear34 in
Shoulder Room Front55.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.5 in
Hip Room Front50.3 in
Hip Room Rear51.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Acura ILX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 11, 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

Consequence: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

NHTSA campaign 25V859000

Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Jun 6, 2019 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.

Consequence: A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.

NHTSA campaign 19V424000

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

52 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Acura ILX

Owner Complaints

52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Acura ILX (4 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags17
Service Brakes17
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train9
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Hydraulic5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 21, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…”
May 28, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy…”
Apr 22, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable and failed to function properly while attempting to stop the…”
Apr 7, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the…”
Apr 3, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…”

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 2016 ACURA ILX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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