Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your Acura RDX helps make steering easier when driving. In some 2025 models, the software controlling this system might be misconfigured, leading to a loss of power assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll need to use more force to turn the wheel, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury while driving.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the EPS software to ensure it's working properly – and it won't cost you a thing. You should schedule the update as soon as possible after receiving your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
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