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Acura MDX Tailgate Lights May Fail From Moisture

NHTSA campaign 25V259000 · Reported Apr 17, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Lights that don't work make the vehicle harder to see, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V259000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 17, 2025
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Exterior Lighting
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In certain Acura MDX vehicles, moisture can get into the tailgate light assembly and its wiring. This can cause the interior and exterior lights to stop working, including the tailgate lid lights, position lights, license plate lights, and taillights.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact an Acura dealer to have the wiring, lid light, and body sealer inspected and repaired as needed; call Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V259000. More in how recalls work.

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.

Other Acura MDX recalls

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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.