2020 Acura ILX Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2020 Acura ILX has 10 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve visibility/wiper and fuel/propulsion system.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 10 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 30%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 10%
SEAT BELTS
1 10%
SUSPENSION
1 10%
STEERING
1 10%
Quick Insights
The top category is VISIBILITY/WIPER, accounting for 30% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 8 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2020 Acura ILX
The 2020 Acura ILX has 10 owner complaints in this dataset. VISIBILITY/WIPER is the most common complaint category, representing about 30% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2020 Acura ILX are VISIBILITY/WIPER (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1), SEAT BELTS (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 5 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2020 Acura ILX?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 8 of 8 systems
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 Reports30% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The factory original windshield wipers caused micro scratches in the glass. Dirt cannot be thoroughly cleaned from the scratches and collects more dirt during driving. When facing the sun, dirt particles in the scratches reflect in the scratches obstructing clear vision. Changing windshield wipers after just two years of use from new did not correct the problem. This particular vehicle is garaged.
11/9/2022
the back glass burst for no reason; no impact.
3/11/2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
CON 127 MILLAS DE USO Y MIENTRAS EL VEHCULO ESTABA EN MOVIMIENTO EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO DE UN CENTRO COMERCIAL SE APAG EL VEHICULO Y NO PRENDI. EL VEHCULO SE COMPR EL 08/01/2020 TENA UNA SEMANA DE COMPRADO.
4/1/2021
SEAT BELTS
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2020 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while stopped and preparing to make a left turn, a 2002 Subaru ran a red light and crashed into the driver's side panel. The driver's side seat belt snapped on impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bag was deployed. There were no reported injuries. There was no fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who referred her to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a collision center but was unable to obtain and replace the seat belts. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,353.
10/6/2023
SUSPENSION
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
My Acura ILX 2020 has less than 40.000 miles and has a mechanical problem that can not be fixed and it is dangerous for my self and others. In my opinion this is related to the stearing of the car and it is very dagerous knowing that you take your car to be repair and the dealer does not know how to fix it. It makes clicking noise when turning. It is a rattling type noise coming from what sounds like the front, right side of the car. I usually hear it over little bumps but as the day goes on the noise gets louder and the bumps do not have to be that big. I'm not a car technical person, but any type of noise coming from my car is concerning. Other people feedback "I've been to the dealership on three occasions to try to fix the problem. On two of the occasions I was put in an ILX loaner with the exact same noise. " It does matter of what parts is gets change the car keeps making a rattling type noise coming from what sounds like the front. Please refer to this web site for more testimonies of the on going problem with the steering system of the Acura ILX cars, specially my Acura the ILX 2020 model. https://acurazine.com/forums/ilx-382/ilx-suspension-noise-869859/
12/6/2024
STEERING
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
My Acura ILX 2020 has less than 40.000 miles and has a mechanical problem that can not be fixed and it is dangerous for my self and others. In my opinion this is related to the stearing of the car and it is very dagerous knowing that you take your car to be repair and the dealer does not know how to fix it. It makes clicking noise when turning. It is a rattling type noise coming from what sounds like the front, right side of the car. I usually hear it over little bumps but as the day goes on the noise gets louder and the bumps do not have to be that big. I'm not a car technical person, but any type of noise coming from my car is concerning. Other people feedback "I've been to the dealership on three occasions to try to fix the problem. On two of the occasions I was put in an ILX loaner with the exact same noise. " It does matter of what parts is gets change the car keeps making a rattling type noise coming from what sounds like the front. Please refer to this web site for more testimonies of the on going problem with the steering system of the Acura ILX cars, specially my Acura the ILX 2020 model. https://acurazine.com/forums/ilx-382/ilx-suspension-noise-869859/
12/6/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Smart Unit failure caused constant triggering of the alarm at all hours, headlights would not turn off, dashboard controls shorting out.
1/17/2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
[XXX] [XXX] Email: [XXX] Subject: CarMax auto and CarMax auto finance RE: CarMax auto finance [XXX] Phone: 18009253612 Website: carmax auto finance Transaction Date: 10/23/2023 Amount Paid: 29976 Payment Method: Credit Card I bought a car with Carmax Finance and from the beginning of the car was lemon so I request change. It was denied then Iâll be sending a letter from then Iâll be have issues mechanic paint depreciation Iâll be sending the letters to every single complain organization looking for help and nothing CarMax finance INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
9/11/2025
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report10% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
I am experiencing an issue with my brakes. When I am at a red light and I brake, I find my brakes start to descend. So it's brake, then the brake moves a bit down towards the floor. Then it moves down a bit more. I am still able to brake but I find that the brake pedal moves down a few times while I am sitting at a red light. I am greatly concerned.
11/23/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 10
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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