Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The tailgate lid light assembly on your Acura MDX has a small vulnerability to moisture that can cause the lights to stop working. This includes the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights, and taillights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lights fail, you'll have reduced visibility, which can lead to a higher risk of a crash. This is a serious issue that could happen suddenly and without warning.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the wiring and fix the problem by installing a new fuse harness, replacing the lid light, and repairing any gaps in the body dust sealer – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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