2016-2020 Acura ILX recall: Reduced Brake Function
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 11, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
70,658 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016-2020 Acura ILX.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
7 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 18, 2023 2013-2023 Honda Accord, 2013-2023 Honda CR-V, 2013-2023 Honda Odyssey and 18 more models recall: Fuel Pump May Fail (agency record)
- March 25, 2021 2019-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2019-2020 Acura RDX and 14 more models recall: Fuel Pump May Fail (agency record)
- Dec. 10, 2020 2007-2013 Honda FIT, 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid and 1 more model recall: Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail (agency record)
- June 27, 2019 2007-2014 Honda Ridgeline, 2005-2010, 2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL and 7 more models recall: Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode (agency record)
- June 6, 2019 2016-2019 Acura ILX recall: Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Acura ILX 2016-2020
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V859000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 70,658 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RN5 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record