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Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Reduced Brake Function
Published: December 11, 2025Recall ID: 25V859000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Reduced Brake Function
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reduced Brake Function |
| Nhtsa id | 25V859000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V859000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | RN5 |
| Potentially affected | 70658 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC