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Acura MDX tailgate moisture can knock out vehicle lights

NHTSA campaign 25V259000 · Reported 2025-04-17 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Lights that do not come on make it harder for other drivers to see you, especially at night, which raises the risk of a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Water can get into the light assembly and wiring in the tailgate at the back of the vehicle. Once moisture reaches the wiring, lights can stop working — the lights on the tailgate, the position lights, the license plate lights, the taillights, and lights inside the vehicle. Dealers will check the wiring and, as needed, add a fuse harness, replace the tailgate light, and reseal the body, all at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your MDX is covered.
2. Call Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238 or your dealer and ask for recall FLI.
3. Have the free repair done — you still need it even if your vehicle was fixed under recall 19V-256.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Acura MDX
2019 Acura MDX
2020 Acura MDX

Who to contact

Acura — official Acura recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.