2016 Acura Ilx service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Acura Ilx — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this complaint regarding the inadequacy of American Honda's recall remedy under NHTSA Campaign 25V-859 (Acura Campaign RN5) for my 2016 Acura ILX (109,000 miles). This recall addresses a defective brake master cylinder that can reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
“I am reporting a safety concern involving my vehicle, a 2016 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX]), which is currently subject to an active brake system safety recall involving the brake master cylinder (Acura Recall Code RN5). The recall describes a defect in which contamination of the brake fluid system may…”
filed Mar 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform…Campaign 25V859000 · Dec 11, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Ilx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ilx | 9 | 25% |
| 2017 Ilx | 4 | 20% |
| 2014 Ilx | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Ilx | 6 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Acura Ilx
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.