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2019 Acura ILX Premium A-Spec

The 2019 Acura ILX Premium A-Spec is a 201-hp 2.4-liter sedan with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,650 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 201 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The ILX measures 182.2 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,144 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,650
MSRP with Destination$30,645
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeAluminum-Alloy 4-Cylinder
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower201 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Valvetrain16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC
Compression Ratio11.6:1
Injection TypeDirect Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Torque Converter
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
City24 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined28 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
Wheels Rear18 x 7.5 in
Tires Front225/40R18
Tires Rear225/40R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.2 in
Width70.6 in
Height55.6 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Front Track59.4 in
Rear Track60.2 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft³
Curb Weight3,144 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 Rear53.6 in
Hip Room Front50.3 in
Hip Room Rear51.7 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 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

Mar 25, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

NHTSA campaign 21V215000

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

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

36 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Acura ILX

Owner Complaints

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Acura ILX (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System13
Gasoline13
Service Brakes13
Hydraulic4
Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 3, 2026 · Air Bags
“My driver airbag was stolen 7 months ago and my vehicle has been stuck at body shop ever since because the airbag is on national backorder with no ETA in sight. Acura has done NOTHING to help me and…”
Jun 13, 2026 · Electrical System, Service Brakes
“I am writing to formally raise a concern regarding the handling of a safety recall repair performed on my 2019 Acura ILX at Maus Acura of North Tampa. I initially brought my vehicle in to address a…”
May 14, 2026 · Service Brakes
“My 2019 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX] , 69,349 miles) is experiencing severe, dangerous brake system failure directly matching Acura Safety Recall RN5 / NHTSA Campaign 25V859 (Brake Master Cylinder). The…”
May 4, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…”
Apr 16, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The…”

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 2019 ACURA ILX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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