Exterior lightingRecall 25V-259 · 2014–2020 Acura MDX

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 25V-259 covers 152,800 2014–2020 Acura MDX for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.

65%
Vehicles repaired99,289 of 152,800 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected152,8001 model
ReportedApr 17, 2025Owners notified May 28, 2025
Complaints since22Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V259000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

65%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,947 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2025 Q22026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 22, 2012 to December 22, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.