Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Acura ILX airbags problems
moderate Owners of the 2014 Acura ILX have filed 17 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 ILX | 23 |
| 2014 ILX (this page) | 17 |
| 2015 ILX | 12 |
| 2016 ILX | 13 |
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.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
All 17 complaints center on Takata airbag inflator recall campaign 16V061000, issued in early 2016 for potential rupture risk. No owner reported an actual airbag deployment or failure. The real problem was a critical parts shortage that dragged on for months.
Owners received recall notices in February or March 2016. Dealerships told them parts would arrive by "late summer," but months passed with no repair possible. When owners called back—often 6–7 months later—they were either told parts were still unavailable or, in at least one case, discovered the parts had arrived at the dealership without any outreach notification.
The manufacturer offered loaner or rental cars in some instances but tied them to conditions (keeping both vehicles simultaneously) that didn't work for owners in tight urban areas. Customer relations calls went unanswered or proved unhelpful. Multiple owners on leases faced a bind: they couldn't sell or turn in the vehicle due to the unrepaired recall, yet continued paying lease payments on a car flagged as unsafe.
No owner described symptoms of an actual malfunction. The harm was purely the limbo state—knowing the airbag posed a life-threatening risk but having no timeline for repair and no alternative.
Same Acura ILX airbags reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2015 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Takata airbag inflator defect—parts unavailable for extended period
Owners received recall notification (NHTSA campaign 16V061000) for Takata airbag inflators known to pose a risk of rupture and potential life-threatening injury if deployed. The core complaint across nearly all narratives is not an actual airbag failure or deployment, but a chronic parts shortage that prevented repair for months or longer after recall notification. Dealers and Acura could not provide estimated repair dates; owners were told parts would arrive in 'late summer' or other vague timelines, then learned much later that parts were in stock without proactive notification.
When: Recall notifications received February–March 2016; parts shortage persisted through at least October 2016
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle designated unsafe to drive due to defective airbag inflators; Unable to sell or trade in vehicle due to unrepaired recall; Owners unable to use leased vehicles while awaiting repair parts
Codes mentioned: 16V061000
Repairs/costs cited: Airbag inflator replacement required. Parts ordering began mid-March 2016 but were not supplied to dealers for months; at least one owner reported calling in late October 2016 to discover parts were already in stock but dealer had not notified them.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall NHTSA campaign 16V061000 issued. Acura offered loaner/rental vehicles in some cases (conditional on keeping both vehicles), but manufacturer provided no firm repair timeline and did not proactively contact owners when parts became available. Multiple owners reported Acura customer relations were unresponsive or unhelpful. Parts distribution was disconnected from customer notification.
Synthesized from 17 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
"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…
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…
Had airbags trouble with your 2014 Acura ILX?
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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.
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