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Acura MDX Recall 25V259: Tailgate Lights May Fail Due to Moisture, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 25V259, reported April 17, 2025, 152,800 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Moisture can get into the tailgate lid light assembly and its wiring harness. This can cause interior and exterior lights to stop working, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Lights that fail to illuminate reduce your visibility to other drivers and can increase the risk of a crash. If you notice any of these lights are out, have the vehicle checked promptly.

An authorized Acura dealer will inspect the wiring, install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer where needed, all at no cost to you. Owners who previously had the repair under recall 19V-256 will need this new remedy completed. Owner letters were mailed May 30, 2025. For questions, contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, and check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V259Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; INTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Acura MDX2014201520162017201820192020