Acura MDX (Acura) – Tailgate Lid Moisture (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 ACURA MDX
Brand
ACURA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 ACURA MDX vehicles due to interior lighting issues. Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 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