Acura Recalls 2014-2020 MDX Vehicles for Lighting Failure Risk
Honda is recalling 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles because moisture can cause interior and exterior lights to fail, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle lighting failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness. This issue can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights, and taillights.
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 152,800 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025.
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. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
The recalled product
- Product
- ACURA MDX
- Brand
- ACURA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Affected units
- 152,800
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 (1)
- MDX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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