2016 Acura ILX Service and Repair Manual

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The 2016 Acura ILX service and repair manual is a practical, OEM-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work. You’ll get step-by-step procedures, specifications, torque values, diagrams, and system information to help you troubleshoot accurately and finish jobs faster.

Ideal for professional technicians and DIY owners, this manual covers core vehicle systems including engine, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and wiring diagrams. Instant digital access after purchase.

Trims covered

  • Base Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.4L 2356CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Body Repair
  • Body Repair Basic
  • Brakes
  • Control System DTCs
  • Driving Support & Restraints
  • Engine
  • HVAC
  • Network Communication
  • Paint Repair Basic
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Symptom
  • Trans/Driveline
  • Vehicle General Information
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Acura ILX Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V85800018/12/2023Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX,

Consequence

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, 2

NHTSA #25V85900011/12/2025Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal br

Consequence

Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or i

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2

NHTSA #19V42400006/06/2019Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separat

Consequence

A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move ev

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and ha

NHTSA #16V06100003/02/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began Ma

TSB #11029279

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2016 ILX and 2016 RDX.

TSB #10205955

Service Bulletin - This warranty extension applies only to 2016-18 ILX vehicles painted B-612P (2016 models: Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl) or (2017-18 models: Catalina Blue Pearl).

TSB #10204260

Power Distribution Schematics Added to Next Generation EWDs

TSB #10198913

Power Distribution Schematics Added to Next Generation EWDs. Just so you know, we?ve added Power Distribution schematics to our Next Generation EWDs! You?ll find them under the Navigation pane on the left side of the screen along with the o

TSB #10193293

BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these v

TSB #10193238

SYMPTOM The audio unit displays the wrong presets, blank presets, or random character presets. POSSIBLE CAUSES There is an internal failure in the tuner unit. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the tuner unit.

TSB #10191896

Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii. The Repair All vehicles affected and with the error on t

TSB #10191138

Power Distribution Schematics Added to Next Generation EWDs

Showing the 8 most recent of 119 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20161003Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK WITH AN 18 WHEELER. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 59 RIGHT OUTSIDE OF GARRISON, TX AND THE 18 WHEELER WAS IN THE LEFT LANE. THE 18 WHEELER C

20200901Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. THE CON

20190325Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AS I PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE. I STEPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE, BUT JUST THAT DAY MORNING AS I PARKED IN FRONT OF MY

20190325Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AS I PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE. I STEPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE, BUT JUST THAT DAY MORNING AS I PARKED IN FRONT OF MY

20190325Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported1 injured

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AS I PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE. I STEPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE, BUT JUST THAT DAY MORNING AS I PARKED IN FRONT OF MY

Showing the 5 most serious of 78 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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