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HighNHTSA·25V582000·Announced 2025-09-05

2025 Acura RDX Electric Power Steering Software Calibration Defect

Honda is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles because the electric power steering software may not be properly calibrated, which can cause loss of power steering assist and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electric power steering) with a documented risk of crash or injury, meeting the High severity threshold. No reported illnesses or injuries are explicitly stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles due to a software defect in the electric power steering (EPS) assist system. The EPS software may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode.

A loss of power steering assist requires greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall affects approximately 17,330 vehicles.

Owners will be notified by mail. Dealers will reprogram the EPS software at no cost. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA RDX
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Electric Power Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
17,330

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)

  • RDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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