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Acura RDX may suddenly lose power steering assist

NHTSA campaign 25V582000 · Reported 2025-09-05 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Losing steering assist without warning can make the car hard to control and increases crash risk, and while the notice does not tell owners to park the vehicle, this one is worth fixing right away.

What's wrong, in plain English

The computer settings for the RDX's electric power steering may not be set correctly. When that happens, the steering system can switch itself into a protective backup mode and stop helping you turn the wheel. The car still steers, but it takes much more muscle to turn, which can be a dangerous surprise while you are driving. Honda dealers will reload the correct steering software. It is a free reprogramming, and no parts have to be replaced.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your RDX is covered by recall GMS.
2. Contact an Acura dealer to schedule the steering software reprogramming, or call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
3. Get the update done at no cost to you.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 Acura RDX

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.

The bigger picture

Why does Acura steering get stiff or lose power assist? · all 3 Acura recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

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