NHTSA Campaign #25V582000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Report Received: 05/09/2025
Defect Description: 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.
Safety Risk / Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Authorized 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.