Honda recalls more than 150,000 Acuras for vehicle lighting failure
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially start car recalls after receiving complaints from consumers.
Honda is recalling more than 150,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a lighting issue, officials said.
A recall notice dated April 17 and posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns of how the interior and exterior lights on the vehicle can fail – increasing the risk of a crash.
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Here’s what drivers should know:
Honda Acura ADX recall over lighting issue
What we know:
Honda is recalling certain 2014 through 2020 Acura MDX vehicles, according to the notice. The recall report states that moisture can 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.
"Loss of the exterior light function reduces the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a crash," the notice states.
FILE - An Acura MDX is displayed during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 28, 2020, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images)
By the numbers:
A total of 152,800 vehicles have been recalled as part of the issue.
Dig deeper:
Honda said it had received 3,871 warranty claims related to the issue as of April 10, and no reports of injuries or crashes.
What's next:
Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer as needed – free of charge, the notice said.
Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed by May 27, 2025.
Owners can 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, the company said.
How to check if your car is under recall
What you can do:
Drivers can check if their vehicle is under recall by using the NHTSA’s VIN look up tool:
- Go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls
- Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN
- Search for recalls
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle notice, which gives details about the Honda recall. This story was reported from Cincinnati.