The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V301000·Announced 2015-05-20

Honda Recalls 2014-2015 Acura Vehicles for Braking System Defect

Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Acura MDX, RLX, and RLX Hybrid vehicles because the Collision Mitigation Braking System may unexpectedly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the braking system may unexpectedly engage, creating a significant risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves approximately 19,502 vehicles.

In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, as obstacles. This can cause the system to unexpectedly apply the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA RLX, RLX HYBRID, MDX
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
19,502

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • RLX
  • RLX HYBRID
  • MDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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