NHTSA recall 25V-259: Exterior Lighting

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported April 18, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

25V-259
April 18, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Safety risk
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V259000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report dateApril 18, 2025
ComponentExterior Lighting
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

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Exterior Lighting recall

19V-256
March 28, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2019 Acura MDX, 2019 Acura MDX Sport

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

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