Acura ILX (Acura) – Brake Master Cylinder (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 ACURA ILX
Brand
ACURA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 ACURA ILX vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder issues. Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026