NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Acura Ilx
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Acura ILX is a compact entry-luxury sedan that slots into Honda's premium brand as an accessible gateway to the Acura lineup. Aimed at younger professionals and first-time luxury buyers, the ILX competes in a segment where refinement and brand cachet matter as much as capability. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2022 model years, a period in which the car's safety profile remained largely consistent.
The 2020 Acura Ilx earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Acura ILX as a competent and refined entry-luxury sedan that delivers a polished driving experience for its segment. Most find it well-suited to buyers stepping into the Acura brand for the first time, though some note that the competitive compact luxury segment has grown increasingly crowded, leaving the ILX feeling conservative relative to newer rivals.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14822
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER25V859000
Risk: 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
Reported 2025-12-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-12-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.