NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2016–2020 Acura ILX recall: Reduced Brake Function
- Recall number
- 25V859000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicles › Service Brakes
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 70658
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | ILX | 2016–2020 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Consequence
Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Manufacturer campaign number
RN5
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V859000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.