Acura ILX (2019) Fuel Gauge Inaccurate: Risk of Running Out of Gas
Acura is recalling certain 2014-2019 ILX models with a deformed fuel tank that may cause inaccurate fuel gauge readings, potentially leading to running out of gas and stalling. Owners should contact Acura for free fuel tank replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Acura is recalling certain 2014-2019 ILX vehicles that may have a deformed fuel tank causing the fuel gauge to show more gas than is actually present. This could lead to the vehicle running out of gas and stalling, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223431-acura-ilx-2019-fuel-gauge-inaccurate-risk-of-running-out.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223431-acura-ilx-2019-fuel-gauge-inaccurate-risk-of-running-out · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V052000
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“Acura ILX (2019) Fuel Gauge Inaccurate: Risk of Running Out of Gas.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223431-acura-ilx-2019-fuel-gauge-inaccurate-risk-of-running-out. Based on NHTSA recall #19V052000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V052000).
Why it’s dangerous
The deformed fuel tank raises the fuel pump height, causing the fuel level float to stick. This can make the fuel gauge display more gas than is actually present, leading to the vehicle running out of gas and stalling.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles with a deformed fuel tank are affected. Drivers who rely on the fuel gauge for accurate gas levels are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014-2019 Acura ILX has a deformed fuel tank. The recall began March 14, 2019, and Acura will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Acura Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a fuel tank inspection and possible replacement.
Get Fuel Tank Inspected
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the fuel tank if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V052000 (January 24, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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