2015 Acura ILX maintenance schedule

The 2015 ILX is part of the DE1/DE2/DE3 generation (2014-2022), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2015 ILX needs, and when

5 of these 10 items come from Acura's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Acura's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Maintenance Minder Main Code A/B; replace yearly if not prompted

1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 2; interval for severe/dusty conditions

15,000 miManufacturer
Cabin air filter

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 2; interval for severe/urban conditions

15,000 miManufacturer
Tire rotation

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 1

7,500 mi / 6 monthsIndependent
Brake fluid

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 7; independent 3-year interval

3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 5 estimated average

60,000 miIndependent
Transmission fluid

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 3; severe conditions drop interval to 25k-30k

60,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 4

60,000 miIndependent
Timing chain

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 4 inspection parameters

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Maintenance Minder Sub-Code 2 inspection parameters

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl (R20A1), 150 hp, 5AT, FWD
  • 2.4L 4-cyl (K24Z7 / K24V7), 201 hp, 8DCT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2015 ILX owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Transmission shifting

high severity

Hard shifting issue between gear 1 and 2 with grinding noises

Source: repairpal.com

Driveshaft failure

high severity

Broken drive shaft causing sudden loss of drive power or roll-away risk

Source: repairpal.com

Starter failure

medium severity

Intermittent starting issue; starter spins without engaging flywheel

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2015 Acura ILX

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Acura dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 20V770000

December 2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

March 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 19V052000

January 2019

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.

Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.

February 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$435

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other ILX model years

DE1/DE2/DE3 (2014-2022)

Shopping new? The Acura ILX guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-17. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running an ILX for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2015 ILX earns before you buy it.

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