Acura (American Honda Motor Co
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.
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moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Of the 13 fuel system complaints filed for the 2019 Acura ILX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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.
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.
Of 13 complaints, 8 owners did not experience a failure—they simply got recall notices for NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 and found parts unavailable. The remaining 5 owners reported live failures.
Three owners described start and stall problems. One had the vehicle fail to start intermittently and stall after shifting into Drive at 70,000 miles, requiring three tows; power steering and stability control lights stayed on. Another reported the vehicle stalling at 65 MPH with multiple warning lights flashing; a restart worked and the owner got back home. A third had to turn the key several times to get it going and experienced hesitation above 65 MPH.
Two owners reported power and acceleration issues. One car hesitated while accelerating at highway speeds. Another failed to accelerate properly at various speeds with the check engine light on. One more owner heard an abnormal grinding sound with a warning light at 49,000 miles—the dealer tested the car, said it drove fine, and sent it home unrepaired.
Every complaint owner noted that recall parts were delayed beyond what they considered reasonable. Dealers either couldn't fix the vehicles or didn't diagnose the problem because parts weren't in stock.
Vehicle occasionally failed to start or required multiple attempts to start. During driving, vehicle stalled without warning, sometimes after shifting into Drive or at highway speeds (65+ MPH). Power steering and stability control warning lights illuminated during failures.
When: 26,000–70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Occasional failure to start; Multiple start attempts required; Stalling after shifting to Drive; Stalling at highway speed (65 MPH); Power steering warning light illuminated; Stability control warning light illuminated; Multiple unknown warning lights flashing
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed on three separate occasions. Dealer confirmed link to recall but did not diagnose or repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); recall parts unavailable at time of complaint.
Vehicle hesitated while accelerating at highway speeds (65+ MPH) and failed to accelerate as needed at various speeds. Check engine warning light illuminated in one report.
When: 45,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hesitation during acceleration at 65+ MPH; Failure to accelerate as needed at various speeds; Check engine warning light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer contacted but vehicle not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); recall parts unavailable at time of complaint.
Vehicle produced an abnormal grinding sound during driving with an unknown warning light illuminated. Dealer test drove vehicle and reported it was in good driving condition without diagnosing the issue.
When: 49,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal grinding sound while driving; Unknown warning light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer did not diagnose or repair; vehicle test driven and cleared.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); recall parts unavailable at time of complaint.
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start,…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the local dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 13 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 43,000 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.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.