NHTSA Campaign 19V256000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Mar 28, 2019 · 322,897 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Consequence

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ACURA MDX 2014 322,897
ACURA MDX 2015 322,897
ACURA MDX 2016 322,897
ACURA MDX 2017 322,897
ACURA MDX 2018 322,897
ACURA MDX 2019 322,897
ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID 2017 322,897
ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID 2018 322,897
ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID 2019 322,897

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V256000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.