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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

12 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2016 Acura ILX?
The NHTSA records show 28 recalls impacting the 2016 Acura ILX across driveshaft, air bag, headlight, door lock, fuel tank, and fuel pump components. Specific risks include separated driveshafts that can cause loss of drive or rolling in Park, air bag inflators that may rupture, headlight overheating, door latch failures, and fuel system issues that can cause inaccurate gauges or pump failure.
How do I check if my 2016 Acura ILX has an open recall?
You can check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or bring your vehicle to Coggin Acura Fort Pierce and we will check your VIN at no charge. To make it easy, schedule service online and our service team will verify open recalls and advise next steps.
How much does a 2016 Acura ILX recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for the 2016 Acura ILX are performed free of charge to the vehicle owner when covered by the recall. Coggin Acura Fort Pierce uses OEM parts and factory-trained technicians; if additional non-recall work is requested, we can discuss pricing and available finance options via our service financing program.
Can I get my 2016 Acura ILX recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs should be performed at a certified franchise dealer like Coggin Acura Fort Pierce to ensure OEM parts, correct diagnostic tooling, and factory training are used. Independent shops may not have manufacturer remedy parts or the specific repair instructions; performing the recall at a dealer also preserves warranty goodwill and ensures the remedy is recorded properly with the manufacturer and NHTSA.
How long does a 2016 Acura ILX recall repair take?
Repair time varies by recall: many inspections and part replacements take 1–3 hours, but availability of parts can affect turnaround. When you schedule service, we will provide an estimated time and offer options to minimize your downtime, and we regularly run service specials to make visits more convenient.
Does an open recall affect my 2016 Acura ILX's trade-in or resale value?
Yes — unresolved recalls can reduce trade-in or resale value because many buyers and dealers check NHTSA records and vehicle history reports before purchase. Resolving recalls at Coggin Acura Fort Pierce protects value; you can start a trade appraisal at our trade-in page after repairs are completed.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2016 Acura ILX recall?
Some safety-related recalls (for example, air bags, door latches, or fuel system issues) can affect the vehicle's ability to meet inspection requirements depending on the state and the specific defect. If you are due for inspection in Florida, contact Coggin Acura Fort Pierce or schedule appointment and we will verify whether an open recall may impact your inspection and address it promptly.
Safety Risks You Can't Ignore
The 2016 Acura ILX has multiple NHTSA-recorded recalls that directly affect occupant safety, including driveshaft separation, driver air bag inflator defects, and fuel system malfunctions. Driveshaft recalls can lead to a sudden loss of drive or unintended vehicle movement while parked, and air bag inflator defects have been documented to cause inflator rupture that can send metal fragments toward occupants. Fuel tank or pump defects can cause inaccurate fuel level readings or engine stalls, which increase crash risk. Ignoring these recalls can put you at immediate risk and may also affect insurance claims and liability in the event of an incident. At Coggin Acura Fort Pierce our priority is your safety: our factory-trained technicians will inspect the driveshaft, air bag, and fuel systems using OEM diagnostic tools and perform the manufacturer remedy free of charge. We serve Fort Pierce and surrounding communities including Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Vero Beach — if you search for 'Acura recall service near me' you will find Coggin Acura Fort Pierce ready to act quickly to protect you and your passengers.
Your Certified Recall Experts
Choose Coggin Acura Fort Pierce because we are a certified Acura franchise dealer staffed by factory-trained technicians who use genuine OEM parts and manufacturer-approved procedures. For the 2016 Acura ILX, recall remedies require precise part replacements and calibrations; our dealership has the correct parts inventory, service manuals, and specialized tooling to complete these repairs correctly and document them with Acura and the NHTSA. We perform recall work at no charge under the manufacturer program and keep complete service records to protect your vehicle's history and warranty. Our service center in Fort Pierce is equipped for fast inspections and repairs, and we serve drivers from Port St. Lucie to Stuart and beyond. If you prefer a convenient appointment, schedule service online and ask about current service specials. Coggin Acura Fort Pierce stands behind every recall repair — safety, accuracy, and transparency are our commitments to the community.
Check Your VIN Today
If you're unsure whether your 2016 Acura ILX has an open recall, the fastest route is to check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or let Coggin Acura Fort Pierce check it for you for free. VIN checks confirm whether your vehicle is affected by any of the 28 NHTSA-recorded recalls for this model year and identify the specific remedy required. When you bring the vehicle to our service department, our technicians will perform a no-cost verification and, if necessary, carry out the recall repair using OEM parts and factory procedures. Typical inspections and repairs can often be completed the same day if parts are available; if additional parts are needed, we will provide a clear timeline. To get started, schedule appointment online or contact our service desk; we also offer service financing through our pre-approval portal to help you get any non-recall work done now and pay later. Protect your family and maintain your vehicle's safety record by acting promptly on open recalls.
Protect Your Resale Value
Unresolved recalls can lower the trade-in and resale value of your 2016 Acura ILX because savvy buyers and dealers check recall and repair histories before purchase. Completing recall repairs at a certified Acura dealer like Coggin Acura Fort Pierce provides documented proof that manufacturer safety issues were addressed using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians, which reassures buyers and preserves market value. Some finance companies and insurers also prefer or require completed recall repairs for loan approval or claim processing. We make it easy to protect the vehicle's value: after you schedule service and complete recall work, we can produce documentation for your records and help you start a trade appraisal at our trade-in page. Serving Fort Pierce and surrounding communities, we prioritize thoroughness and transparency so your 2016 Acura ILX retains its value and safety pedigree.
2016 Acura ILX Recall Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the source for these recalls. If your 2016 Acura ILX is affected, Coggin Acura Fort Pierce will perform recall repairs free of charge using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians. To protect your safety and preserve vehicle value, schedule service or call our service center to confirm your VIN status and arrange a prompt repair.

Safety Risks You Can't Ignore

The 2016 Acura ILX has multiple NHTSA-recorded recalls that directly affect occupant safety, including driveshaft separation, driver air bag inflator defects, and fuel system malfunctions. Driveshaft recalls can lead to a sudden loss of drive or unintended vehicle movement while parked, and air bag inflator defects have been documented to cause inflator rupture that can send metal fragments toward occupants. Fuel tank or pump defects can cause inaccurate fuel level readings or engine stalls, which increase crash risk. Ignoring these recalls can put you at immediate risk and may also affect insurance claims and liability in the event of an incident. At Coggin Acura Fort Pierce our priority is your safety: our factory-trained technicians will inspect the driveshaft, air bag, and fuel systems using OEM diagnostic tools and perform the manufacturer remedy free of charge. We serve Fort Pierce and surrounding communities including Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Vero Beach — if you search for 'Acura recall service near me' you will find Coggin Acura Fort Pierce ready to act quickly to protect you and your passengers.

Your Certified Recall Experts

Choose Coggin Acura Fort Pierce because we are a certified Acura franchise dealer staffed by factory-trained technicians who use genuine OEM parts and manufacturer-approved procedures. For the 2016 Acura ILX, recall remedies require precise part replacements and calibrations; our dealership has the correct parts inventory, service manuals, and specialized tooling to complete these repairs correctly and document them with Acura and the NHTSA. We perform recall work at no charge under the manufacturer program and keep complete service records to protect your vehicle's history and warranty. Our service center in Fort Pierce is equipped for fast inspections and repairs, and we serve drivers from Port St. Lucie to Stuart and beyond. If you prefer a convenient appointment, schedule service online and ask about current service specials. Coggin Acura Fort Pierce stands behind every recall repair — safety, accuracy, and transparency are our commitments to the community.

Check Your VIN Today

If you're unsure whether your 2016 Acura ILX has an open recall, the fastest route is to check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or let Coggin Acura Fort Pierce check it for you for free. VIN checks confirm whether your vehicle is affected by any of the 28 NHTSA-recorded recalls for this model year and identify the specific remedy required. When you bring the vehicle to our service department, our technicians will perform a no-cost verification and, if necessary, carry out the recall repair using OEM parts and factory procedures. Typical inspections and repairs can often be completed the same day if parts are available; if additional parts are needed, we will provide a clear timeline. To get started, schedule appointment online or contact our service desk; we also offer service financing through our pre-approval portal to help you get any non-recall work done now and pay later. Protect your family and maintain your vehicle's safety record by acting promptly on open recalls.

Protect Your Resale Value

Unresolved recalls can lower the trade-in and resale value of your 2016 Acura ILX because savvy buyers and dealers check recall and repair histories before purchase. Completing recall repairs at a certified Acura dealer like Coggin Acura Fort Pierce provides documented proof that manufacturer safety issues were addressed using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians, which reassures buyers and preserves market value. Some finance companies and insurers also prefer or require completed recall repairs for loan approval or claim processing. We make it easy to protect the vehicle's value: after you schedule service and complete recall work, we can produce documentation for your records and help you start a trade appraisal at our trade-in page. Serving Fort Pierce and surrounding communities, we prioritize thoroughness and transparency so your 2016 Acura ILX retains its value and safety pedigree.

Recall Summary

28 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Driveshaft

FREE7 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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 2009-2014 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 Wisc

Consequence

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E9B and A9A.

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Driveshaft7
FREE7 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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 2009-2014 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 Wisc

Consequence

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E9B and A9A.

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Air Bag10
FREE10 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temp

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

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Headlight2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting

Consequence

The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.

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Door Lock1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.

Consequence

If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

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Fuel Tank7
FREE7 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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Fuel Pump1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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