"takata recall" I received a notice in march and spoke with the dealership, both said I would be notified when parts were available in late summer. On 10/21/16 I called my dealership to find out the status because I hadn't heard anything else. I was told oh we have the parts come in whenever you want. Why wasn't I notified. I've been driving an unsafe car for 2 years and wondering about the…
2014 Acura ILX airbags problems
moderate 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 17 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Acura ILX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Notified of recall of airbags in feb. 2016 and issue still is not resolved. My lease is ending in october and I am not able to purchase this vehicle due to this air bag issue.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The dealer indicated that the parts had been ordered from the manufacturer in mid march of 2016 and had not been supplied to the dealer for months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not…
Takata recall: in march 2016, we have received notification letter from Acura motor company regarding the recall and the danger of driving our Acura vehicle, VIN # [xxx], due to takata airbag inflator recalls. Accordingly we contacted the dealership office located 1600 soldiers field rd, brighton, ma 02135 in the same month (end of march 2016), to get the vehicle fixed or to request a replacement…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number; 16v061000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Acura ilx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Acura ILX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 17 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 17 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 12,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Acura/ILX.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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