Sell your 2013 Acura ILX for cash

The 2013 Acura ILX is a compact car that came with a choice of 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl engines. At 13 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2013 Acura ILX at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars
Engines1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (S5), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AV-S7)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy22–38 city / 31–38 highway / 25–38 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,150–$3,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂228–361 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score6–9 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score6–9 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)2,950 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating3,968 lb
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations: ILX, ILX Hybrid
Age13 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 13 years old, most of a 2013 ILX's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2013 ILX weighed 2,950 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Hybrid battery: hybrid versions also carry a high-voltage battery pack, which recyclers and rebuilders pay for.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 ILX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 54,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2013 Acura ILX recalls

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 2013 Acura ILX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Power TrainDec 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V770000

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…

Risk: 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.

Air BagsJun 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V500000

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…

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

Air BagsMar 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V182000

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…

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V061000

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…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Exterior LightingJun 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V323000

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…

Risk: 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 fir

Latches/Locks/LinkagesJul 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V338000

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…

Risk: 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.

Common 2013 ILX problems

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2013 Acura ILX with NHTSA. 7 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 3 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags25
  • Electrical System14
  • Power Train9
  • Engine6
  • Service Brakes6
  • Suspension6

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags54,000 mi
  • Electrical System75,000 mi
  • Power Train83,000 mi
  • Service Brakes49,000 mi
  • Suspension46,000 mi

2013 Acura ILX crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Acura ILX.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆10.7%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2013 Acura ILX service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 64 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2013 Acura ILX. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Air Bags22
  • Equipment6
  • Air Bags5
  • Electrical System5
  • Electrical System5
  • Equipment3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2026 · B18-020

    Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2022 · B18-020

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warra

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2022 · B18-020

    Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warra

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2021 · ONLB9702252021

    Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power invert

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2020 · B20-006

    Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warra

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2013 Acura ILX.

Electrical SystemDP22005 · opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023Led to recall 22V063000

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

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Selling a 2013 ILX: questions

How much is a 2013 Acura ILX worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2013 ILX that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2013 ILXs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2013 ILX with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Acura ILX; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2013 ILX?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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