Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
108 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: XHP, VHQ
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2024
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KGC, KGD
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Multiple Codes
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
Consumer Complaints
345 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY SUV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 15 TIMES STEMMING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE DASH HARNESS, MULTI TIMES FOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND PIPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE LOSS OF POWER AND 'LIMP MODE' HAS HAPPENS 3 TIMES. ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, AND TWICE ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. THE ELECTRIC ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED MULTI TIMES DURING ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WORKED MY WAY OUT OF THE MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DASH BEHIND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN.
Corrective Action:
MY SUV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 15 TIMES STEMMING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE DASH HARNESS, MULTI TIMES FOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND PIPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE LOSS OF POWER AND 'LIMP MODE' HAS HAPPENS 3 TIMES. ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, AND TWICE ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. THE ELECTRIC ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED MULTI TIMES DURING ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WORKED MY WAY OUT OF THE MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DASH BEHIND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN.
Additional Notes:
MY SUV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 15 TIMES STEMMING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE DASH HARNESS, MULTI TIMES FOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND PIPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE LOSS OF POWER AND 'LIMP MODE' HAS HAPPENS 3 TIMES. ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, AND TWICE ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. THE ELECTRIC ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED MULTI TIMES DURING ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WORKED MY WAY OUT OF THE MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DASH BEHIND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11404771
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
MY SUV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 15 TIMES STEMMING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE DASH HARNESS, MULTI TIMES FOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND PIPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE LOSS OF POWER AND 'LIMP MODE' HAS HAPPENS 3 TIMES. ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, AND TWICE ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. THE ELECTRIC ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED MULTI TIMES DURING ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WORKED MY WAY OUT OF THE MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DASH BEHIND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN.
Corrective Action:
MY SUV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 15 TIMES STEMMING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE DASH HARNESS, MULTI TIMES FOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND PIPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE LOSS OF POWER AND 'LIMP MODE' HAS HAPPENS 3 TIMES. ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, AND TWICE ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. THE ELECTRIC ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED MULTI TIMES DURING ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WORKED MY WAY OUT OF THE MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DASH BEHIND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN.
Additional Notes:
MY SUV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 15 TIMES STEMMING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE DASH HARNESS, MULTI TIMES FOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND PIPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE LOSS OF POWER AND 'LIMP MODE' HAS HAPPENS 3 TIMES. ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, AND TWICE ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. THE ELECTRIC ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED MULTI TIMES DURING ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY, AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WORKED MY WAY OUT OF THE MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE DASH BEHIND THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11404771
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2020 ACURA RDX. AFTER A FEW MONTHS, AT 1210 MILES I STARTED HEARING A SQUEALING, GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER MODERATE USE .THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED 5 TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT ACURA SERVICE CENTERS. THE NOISE SEEMS TO GO AWAY FOR A BIT BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK. ACURA CORPORATE HAS ADVISED FOR THESE MAKES AND MODELS THAT CAME OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE AT A CERTAIN TIME ALL HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. THEY ARE SUPPOSEDLY WORKING ON A SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX IT. THEY CLAIM THE NOISE IS NOT AN INDICATION OF ANY SAFETY CONCERN. MY NEW PREMIUM VEHICLE IS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AS I HAVE CONCERNS DRIVING IT DUE TO CONTINUAL BREAKING NOISES. ACURA WAS WELL AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND CONTINUED TO SELL THE VEHICLES TO CONSUMERS.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2020 ACURA RDX. AFTER A FEW MONTHS, AT 1210 MILES I STARTED HEARING A SQUEALING, GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER MODERATE USE .THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED 5 TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT ACURA SERVICE CENTERS. THE NOISE SEEMS TO GO AWAY FOR A BIT BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK. ACURA CORPORATE HAS ADVISED FOR THESE MAKES AND MODELS THAT CAME OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE AT A CERTAIN TIME ALL HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. THEY ARE SUPPOSEDLY WORKING ON A SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX IT. THEY CLAIM THE NOISE IS NOT AN INDICATION OF ANY SAFETY CONCERN. MY NEW PREMIUM VEHICLE IS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AS I HAVE CONCERNS DRIVING IT DUE TO CONTINUAL BREAKING NOISES. ACURA WAS WELL AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND CONTINUED TO SELL THE VEHICLES TO CONSUMERS.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2020 ACURA RDX. AFTER A FEW MONTHS, AT 1210 MILES I STARTED HEARING A SQUEALING, GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER MODERATE USE .THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED 5 TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT ACURA SERVICE CENTERS. THE NOISE SEEMS TO GO AWAY FOR A BIT BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK. ACURA CORPORATE HAS ADVISED FOR THESE MAKES AND MODELS THAT CAME OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE AT A CERTAIN TIME ALL HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. THEY ARE SUPPOSEDLY WORKING ON A SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX IT. THEY CLAIM THE NOISE IS NOT AN INDICATION OF ANY SAFETY CONCERN. MY NEW PREMIUM VEHICLE IS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AS I HAVE CONCERNS DRIVING IT DUE TO CONTINUAL BREAKING NOISES. ACURA WAS WELL AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND CONTINUED TO SELL THE VEHICLES TO CONSUMERS.
Mfg Campaign: 11403881
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A 2020 RDX A SPEC PACKAGE VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING A HESITATION OR SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION SENSATION. IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN TRYING TO PULL ONTO STREET, FREEWAY OR TRAFFIC FROM A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANYTHING BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT POSTED ANY VEHICLE PROBLEMS OR RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR BASED ON THE "COMPUTER CHECKS" RUN ON THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY WORSE AND I AM BECOMING CONCERNED ABOUT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE HESITATION CAUSED WHEN TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A 2020 RDX A SPEC PACKAGE VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING A HESITATION OR SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION SENSATION. IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN TRYING TO PULL ONTO STREET, FREEWAY OR TRAFFIC FROM A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANYTHING BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT POSTED ANY VEHICLE PROBLEMS OR RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR BASED ON THE "COMPUTER CHECKS" RUN ON THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY WORSE AND I AM BECOMING CONCERNED ABOUT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE HESITATION CAUSED WHEN TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A 2020 RDX A SPEC PACKAGE VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING A HESITATION OR SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION SENSATION. IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN TRYING TO PULL ONTO STREET, FREEWAY OR TRAFFIC FROM A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANYTHING BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT POSTED ANY VEHICLE PROBLEMS OR RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR BASED ON THE "COMPUTER CHECKS" RUN ON THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY WORSE AND I AM BECOMING CONCERNED ABOUT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE HESITATION CAUSED WHEN TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC.
Mfg Campaign: 11402984
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE SCRAPING ICE OFF THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE RIZZA ACURA (8150 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REPLACED THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS STILL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS LEFT INSIDE THE HATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.*DT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE SCRAPING ICE OFF THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE RIZZA ACURA (8150 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REPLACED THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS STILL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS LEFT INSIDE THE HATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.*DT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE SCRAPING ICE OFF THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE RIZZA ACURA (8150 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REPLACED THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS STILL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS LEFT INSIDE THE HATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.*DT
Mfg Campaign: 11403144
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE SCRAPING ICE OFF THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE RIZZA ACURA (8150 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REPLACED THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS STILL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS LEFT INSIDE THE HATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.*DT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE SCRAPING ICE OFF THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE RIZZA ACURA (8150 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REPLACED THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS STILL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS LEFT INSIDE THE HATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.*DT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE SCRAPING ICE OFF THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE RIZZA ACURA (8150 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE REAR HATCH WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REPLACED THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WAS STILL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS LEFT INSIDE THE HATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.*DT
Mfg Campaign: 11403144
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BEYOND 5 MPH EVEN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH NORMAL SPEED OF 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE RPM'S WERE AT 6,000 - 7,000 INDICATING THE ACCELERATOR WAS TELLING THE ENGINE TO PRODUCE PROPULSION, YET THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WAS TO PARK, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN / SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN WITH ACURA TRANSMISSIONS SINCE 2016. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 150 MILES AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ONLINE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS FILED IN 2020. YET ACURA HAS ISSUED NO RECALL ALERT OR PERMANENT SOLUTION (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DEACCELERATING AND ENTERING "LIMP" MODE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED WHICH APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND ROOT-CAUSE BEING THE TRANSMISSION / SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE OR INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A VEHICLE PILE-UP, OR WORSE. AFTER 4+ YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE INITIATED BEFORE A LARGER WIDESPREAD EVEN OCCURS SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA.
Corrective Action:
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BEYOND 5 MPH EVEN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH NORMAL SPEED OF 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE RPM'S WERE AT 6,000 - 7,000 INDICATING THE ACCELERATOR WAS TELLING THE ENGINE TO PRODUCE PROPULSION, YET THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WAS TO PARK, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN / SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN WITH ACURA TRANSMISSIONS SINCE 2016. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 150 MILES AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ONLINE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS FILED IN 2020. YET ACURA HAS ISSUED NO RECALL ALERT OR PERMANENT SOLUTION (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DEACCELERATING AND ENTERING "LIMP" MODE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED WHICH APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND ROOT-CAUSE BEING THE TRANSMISSION / SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE OR INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A VEHICLE PILE-UP, OR WORSE. AFTER 4+ YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE INITIATED BEFORE A LARGER WIDESPREAD EVEN OCCURS SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA.
Additional Notes:
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BEYOND 5 MPH EVEN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH NORMAL SPEED OF 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE RPM'S WERE AT 6,000 - 7,000 INDICATING THE ACCELERATOR WAS TELLING THE ENGINE TO PRODUCE PROPULSION, YET THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WAS TO PARK, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN / SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN WITH ACURA TRANSMISSIONS SINCE 2016. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 150 MILES AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ONLINE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS FILED IN 2020. YET ACURA HAS ISSUED NO RECALL ALERT OR PERMANENT SOLUTION (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DEACCELERATING AND ENTERING "LIMP" MODE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED WHICH APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND ROOT-CAUSE BEING THE TRANSMISSION / SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE OR INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A VEHICLE PILE-UP, OR WORSE. AFTER 4+ YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE INITIATED BEFORE A LARGER WIDESPREAD EVEN OCCURS SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA.
Mfg Campaign: 11396339
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BEYOND 5 MPH EVEN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH NORMAL SPEED OF 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE RPM'S WERE AT 6,000 - 7,000 INDICATING THE ACCELERATOR WAS TELLING THE ENGINE TO PRODUCE PROPULSION, YET THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WAS TO PARK, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN / SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN WITH ACURA TRANSMISSIONS SINCE 2016. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 150 MILES AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ONLINE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS FILED IN 2020. YET ACURA HAS ISSUED NO RECALL ALERT OR PERMANENT SOLUTION (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DEACCELERATING AND ENTERING "LIMP" MODE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED WHICH APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND ROOT-CAUSE BEING THE TRANSMISSION / SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE OR INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A VEHICLE PILE-UP, OR WORSE. AFTER 4+ YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE INITIATED BEFORE A LARGER WIDESPREAD EVEN OCCURS SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA.
Corrective Action:
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BEYOND 5 MPH EVEN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH NORMAL SPEED OF 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE RPM'S WERE AT 6,000 - 7,000 INDICATING THE ACCELERATOR WAS TELLING THE ENGINE TO PRODUCE PROPULSION, YET THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WAS TO PARK, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN / SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN WITH ACURA TRANSMISSIONS SINCE 2016. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 150 MILES AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ONLINE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS FILED IN 2020. YET ACURA HAS ISSUED NO RECALL ALERT OR PERMANENT SOLUTION (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DEACCELERATING AND ENTERING "LIMP" MODE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED WHICH APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND ROOT-CAUSE BEING THE TRANSMISSION / SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE OR INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A VEHICLE PILE-UP, OR WORSE. AFTER 4+ YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE INITIATED BEFORE A LARGER WIDESPREAD EVEN OCCURS SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA.
Additional Notes:
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE BEYOND 5 MPH EVEN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH NORMAL SPEED OF 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE RPM'S WERE AT 6,000 - 7,000 INDICATING THE ACCELERATOR WAS TELLING THE ENGINE TO PRODUCE PROPULSION, YET THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WAS TO PARK, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN / SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN WITH ACURA TRANSMISSIONS SINCE 2016. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 150 MILES AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS ONLINE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS FILED IN 2020. YET ACURA HAS ISSUED NO RECALL ALERT OR PERMANENT SOLUTION (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DEACCELERATING AND ENTERING "LIMP" MODE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED WHICH APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND ROOT-CAUSE BEING THE TRANSMISSION / SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE FAILURE OR INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A VEHICLE PILE-UP, OR WORSE. AFTER 4+ YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE INITIATED BEFORE A LARGER WIDESPREAD EVEN OCCURS SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA.
Mfg Campaign: 11396339
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER STARTING MY CAR UP IN THE MORNING MY ADAPATIVE DAMPER SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHOULD KNOW THAT ACURA ADVANCE MODEL HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHOCK SYSTEM THAT ADJUSTS SHOCKS FOR CERTAIN TYPE OF DRIVING. I PERSONALLY LEAVE MINE ON COMFORT BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. I DROVE 4 HOURS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK THEM LITERALLY 5 HOURS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS BAD. THEY SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LITERALLY TAKE APART ALL THE INTERNAL CONSOLE, SEATS, CARPETS, ETC TO REMOVE THAT ITEM AND REPLACE IT. NOW IT'S ON BACK ORDER FOR A MONTH. THE ADVISER SAID I CAN DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUES FOR NOW BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE. SO WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER WE HAD A HUGE WINTER STORM AND MY VEHICLE COULDN'T AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL OR SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS BECAUSE THE ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM IS ALL INTERLINKED TO THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. NORMALLY IT WOULD HAVE TAKE ME 4 HOURS TO GET HOME INSTEAD IT BECAME AN 8 HR ORDEAL. MY VEHICLE WAS SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE AND SLIPPING. I HAD A ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL SYSTEM AND COULDN'T USE THE SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS. INSTEAD WAS STUCK IN THE SPORTS MODE..... A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EVEN 1 YEARS OLD HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES LIKE THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER STARTING MY CAR UP IN THE MORNING MY ADAPATIVE DAMPER SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHOULD KNOW THAT ACURA ADVANCE MODEL HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHOCK SYSTEM THAT ADJUSTS SHOCKS FOR CERTAIN TYPE OF DRIVING. I PERSONALLY LEAVE MINE ON COMFORT BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. I DROVE 4 HOURS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK THEM LITERALLY 5 HOURS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS BAD. THEY SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LITERALLY TAKE APART ALL THE INTERNAL CONSOLE, SEATS, CARPETS, ETC TO REMOVE THAT ITEM AND REPLACE IT. NOW IT'S ON BACK ORDER FOR A MONTH. THE ADVISER SAID I CAN DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUES FOR NOW BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE. SO WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER WE HAD A HUGE WINTER STORM AND MY VEHICLE COULDN'T AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL OR SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS BECAUSE THE ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM IS ALL INTERLINKED TO THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. NORMALLY IT WOULD HAVE TAKE ME 4 HOURS TO GET HOME INSTEAD IT BECAME AN 8 HR ORDEAL. MY VEHICLE WAS SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE AND SLIPPING. I HAD A ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL SYSTEM AND COULDN'T USE THE SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS. INSTEAD WAS STUCK IN THE SPORTS MODE..... A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EVEN 1 YEARS OLD HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES LIKE THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER STARTING MY CAR UP IN THE MORNING MY ADAPATIVE DAMPER SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHOULD KNOW THAT ACURA ADVANCE MODEL HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHOCK SYSTEM THAT ADJUSTS SHOCKS FOR CERTAIN TYPE OF DRIVING. I PERSONALLY LEAVE MINE ON COMFORT BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. I DROVE 4 HOURS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK THEM LITERALLY 5 HOURS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS BAD. THEY SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LITERALLY TAKE APART ALL THE INTERNAL CONSOLE, SEATS, CARPETS, ETC TO REMOVE THAT ITEM AND REPLACE IT. NOW IT'S ON BACK ORDER FOR A MONTH. THE ADVISER SAID I CAN DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUES FOR NOW BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE. SO WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER WE HAD A HUGE WINTER STORM AND MY VEHICLE COULDN'T AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL OR SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS BECAUSE THE ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM IS ALL INTERLINKED TO THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. NORMALLY IT WOULD HAVE TAKE ME 4 HOURS TO GET HOME INSTEAD IT BECAME AN 8 HR ORDEAL. MY VEHICLE WAS SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE AND SLIPPING. I HAD A ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL SYSTEM AND COULDN'T USE THE SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS. INSTEAD WAS STUCK IN THE SPORTS MODE..... A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EVEN 1 YEARS OLD HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES LIKE THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11390934
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER STARTING MY CAR UP IN THE MORNING MY ADAPATIVE DAMPER SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHOULD KNOW THAT ACURA ADVANCE MODEL HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHOCK SYSTEM THAT ADJUSTS SHOCKS FOR CERTAIN TYPE OF DRIVING. I PERSONALLY LEAVE MINE ON COMFORT BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. I DROVE 4 HOURS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK THEM LITERALLY 5 HOURS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS BAD. THEY SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LITERALLY TAKE APART ALL THE INTERNAL CONSOLE, SEATS, CARPETS, ETC TO REMOVE THAT ITEM AND REPLACE IT. NOW IT'S ON BACK ORDER FOR A MONTH. THE ADVISER SAID I CAN DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUES FOR NOW BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE. SO WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER WE HAD A HUGE WINTER STORM AND MY VEHICLE COULDN'T AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL OR SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS BECAUSE THE ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM IS ALL INTERLINKED TO THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. NORMALLY IT WOULD HAVE TAKE ME 4 HOURS TO GET HOME INSTEAD IT BECAME AN 8 HR ORDEAL. MY VEHICLE WAS SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE AND SLIPPING. I HAD A ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL SYSTEM AND COULDN'T USE THE SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS. INSTEAD WAS STUCK IN THE SPORTS MODE..... A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EVEN 1 YEARS OLD HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES LIKE THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER STARTING MY CAR UP IN THE MORNING MY ADAPATIVE DAMPER SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHOULD KNOW THAT ACURA ADVANCE MODEL HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHOCK SYSTEM THAT ADJUSTS SHOCKS FOR CERTAIN TYPE OF DRIVING. I PERSONALLY LEAVE MINE ON COMFORT BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. I DROVE 4 HOURS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK THEM LITERALLY 5 HOURS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS BAD. THEY SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LITERALLY TAKE APART ALL THE INTERNAL CONSOLE, SEATS, CARPETS, ETC TO REMOVE THAT ITEM AND REPLACE IT. NOW IT'S ON BACK ORDER FOR A MONTH. THE ADVISER SAID I CAN DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUES FOR NOW BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE. SO WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER WE HAD A HUGE WINTER STORM AND MY VEHICLE COULDN'T AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL OR SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS BECAUSE THE ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM IS ALL INTERLINKED TO THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. NORMALLY IT WOULD HAVE TAKE ME 4 HOURS TO GET HOME INSTEAD IT BECAME AN 8 HR ORDEAL. MY VEHICLE WAS SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE AND SLIPPING. I HAD A ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL SYSTEM AND COULDN'T USE THE SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS. INSTEAD WAS STUCK IN THE SPORTS MODE..... A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EVEN 1 YEARS OLD HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES LIKE THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER STARTING MY CAR UP IN THE MORNING MY ADAPATIVE DAMPER SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHOULD KNOW THAT ACURA ADVANCE MODEL HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHOCK SYSTEM THAT ADJUSTS SHOCKS FOR CERTAIN TYPE OF DRIVING. I PERSONALLY LEAVE MINE ON COMFORT BUT NOW IT'S STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. I DROVE 4 HOURS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK THEM LITERALLY 5 HOURS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS BAD. THEY SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LITERALLY TAKE APART ALL THE INTERNAL CONSOLE, SEATS, CARPETS, ETC TO REMOVE THAT ITEM AND REPLACE IT. NOW IT'S ON BACK ORDER FOR A MONTH. THE ADVISER SAID I CAN DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUES FOR NOW BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE. SO WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER WE HAD A HUGE WINTER STORM AND MY VEHICLE COULDN'T AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL OR SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS BECAUSE THE ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM IS ALL INTERLINKED TO THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. NORMALLY IT WOULD HAVE TAKE ME 4 HOURS TO GET HOME INSTEAD IT BECAME AN 8 HR ORDEAL. MY VEHICLE WAS SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE AND SLIPPING. I HAD A ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ALL WHEEL SYSTEM AND COULDN'T USE THE SNOW DRIVING OPTIONS. INSTEAD WAS STUCK IN THE SPORTS MODE..... A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EVEN 1 YEARS OLD HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES LIKE THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11390934
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TYPICALLY ONLY IN COLD MONTHS, BRAKES SQUEAL EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING, ESPECIALLY IF DOWNHILL (AND IT CAN BE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MINOR DECLINES). THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN 2-3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ISSUES. TOLD TO REPORT TO CLIENT SERVICES AND WAS TOLD WORKING ON SOLUTION. NOW TOLD DEALER WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IF THERE'S ISSUES. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND DISSIPATES, FOR MOST PART, AFTER DRIVING AWHILE BUT WILL RETURN WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAR-BEING TURNED OFF.
Corrective Action:
TYPICALLY ONLY IN COLD MONTHS, BRAKES SQUEAL EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING, ESPECIALLY IF DOWNHILL (AND IT CAN BE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MINOR DECLINES). THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN 2-3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ISSUES. TOLD TO REPORT TO CLIENT SERVICES AND WAS TOLD WORKING ON SOLUTION. NOW TOLD DEALER WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IF THERE'S ISSUES. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND DISSIPATES, FOR MOST PART, AFTER DRIVING AWHILE BUT WILL RETURN WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAR-BEING TURNED OFF.
Additional Notes:
TYPICALLY ONLY IN COLD MONTHS, BRAKES SQUEAL EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING, ESPECIALLY IF DOWNHILL (AND IT CAN BE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MINOR DECLINES). THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN 2-3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ISSUES. TOLD TO REPORT TO CLIENT SERVICES AND WAS TOLD WORKING ON SOLUTION. NOW TOLD DEALER WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IF THERE'S ISSUES. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND DISSIPATES, FOR MOST PART, AFTER DRIVING AWHILE BUT WILL RETURN WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAR-BEING TURNED OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11377880
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TYPICALLY ONLY IN COLD MONTHS, BRAKES SQUEAL EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING, ESPECIALLY IF DOWNHILL (AND IT CAN BE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MINOR DECLINES). THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN 2-3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ISSUES. TOLD TO REPORT TO CLIENT SERVICES AND WAS TOLD WORKING ON SOLUTION. NOW TOLD DEALER WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IF THERE'S ISSUES. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND DISSIPATES, FOR MOST PART, AFTER DRIVING AWHILE BUT WILL RETURN WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAR-BEING TURNED OFF.
Corrective Action:
TYPICALLY ONLY IN COLD MONTHS, BRAKES SQUEAL EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING, ESPECIALLY IF DOWNHILL (AND IT CAN BE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MINOR DECLINES). THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN 2-3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ISSUES. TOLD TO REPORT TO CLIENT SERVICES AND WAS TOLD WORKING ON SOLUTION. NOW TOLD DEALER WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IF THERE'S ISSUES. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND DISSIPATES, FOR MOST PART, AFTER DRIVING AWHILE BUT WILL RETURN WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAR-BEING TURNED OFF.
Additional Notes:
TYPICALLY ONLY IN COLD MONTHS, BRAKES SQUEAL EXTREMELY LOUDLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING, ESPECIALLY IF DOWNHILL (AND IT CAN BE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MINOR DECLINES). THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN 2-3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ISSUES. TOLD TO REPORT TO CLIENT SERVICES AND WAS TOLD WORKING ON SOLUTION. NOW TOLD DEALER WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IF THERE'S ISSUES. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND DISSIPATES, FOR MOST PART, AFTER DRIVING AWHILE BUT WILL RETURN WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAR-BEING TURNED OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11377878
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 4:30AM WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. I HAD A 12 HOUR DRIVE AHEAD OF ME AND I NEVER STOPPED THINKING OF HOW THAT COULD HAVE ENDED UP SO BADLY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH ATLANTA I SHUDDERED TO THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS LACK OF PROPULSION HAD OCCURRED. MY GUESS, QUITE BLUNTLY, IS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE READ ONLINE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE. ACURA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 4:30AM WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. I HAD A 12 HOUR DRIVE AHEAD OF ME AND I NEVER STOPPED THINKING OF HOW THAT COULD HAVE ENDED UP SO BADLY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH ATLANTA I SHUDDERED TO THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS LACK OF PROPULSION HAD OCCURRED. MY GUESS, QUITE BLUNTLY, IS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE READ ONLINE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE. ACURA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 4:30AM WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. I HAD A 12 HOUR DRIVE AHEAD OF ME AND I NEVER STOPPED THINKING OF HOW THAT COULD HAVE ENDED UP SO BADLY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH ATLANTA I SHUDDERED TO THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS LACK OF PROPULSION HAD OCCURRED. MY GUESS, QUITE BLUNTLY, IS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE READ ONLINE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE. ACURA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Mfg Campaign: 11376675
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 4:30AM WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. I HAD A 12 HOUR DRIVE AHEAD OF ME AND I NEVER STOPPED THINKING OF HOW THAT COULD HAVE ENDED UP SO BADLY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH ATLANTA I SHUDDERED TO THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS LACK OF PROPULSION HAD OCCURRED. MY GUESS, QUITE BLUNTLY, IS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE READ ONLINE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE. ACURA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 4:30AM WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. I HAD A 12 HOUR DRIVE AHEAD OF ME AND I NEVER STOPPED THINKING OF HOW THAT COULD HAVE ENDED UP SO BADLY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH ATLANTA I SHUDDERED TO THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS LACK OF PROPULSION HAD OCCURRED. MY GUESS, QUITE BLUNTLY, IS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE READ ONLINE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE. ACURA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 4:30AM WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. I HAD A 12 HOUR DRIVE AHEAD OF ME AND I NEVER STOPPED THINKING OF HOW THAT COULD HAVE ENDED UP SO BADLY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH ATLANTA I SHUDDERED TO THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS LACK OF PROPULSION HAD OCCURRED. MY GUESS, QUITE BLUNTLY, IS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I HAVE READ ONLINE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE. ACURA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Mfg Campaign: 11376675
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 10:15 PM ROUTE 287 (IN ROUTE TO EDISON RTE 1 EXIT). 2020 ACURA RDX A-SPEC - A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATING SAFELY ONTO A MERGING LANE (WITH TRUCKS) THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A ROLL. AS THE TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS GOT CLOSER, IT MANAGED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS TO SWITCH LANES AS I TURNED HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND STEERED THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF (HAZARD LIGHTS STILL ON) WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. ACURA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND WAS UNDER 6700 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS ALSO SERVICED WITH MAINTENANCE B A WEEK PRIOR TO MY TRIP.
Corrective Action:
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 10:15 PM ROUTE 287 (IN ROUTE TO EDISON RTE 1 EXIT). 2020 ACURA RDX A-SPEC - A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATING SAFELY ONTO A MERGING LANE (WITH TRUCKS) THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A ROLL. AS THE TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS GOT CLOSER, IT MANAGED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS TO SWITCH LANES AS I TURNED HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND STEERED THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF (HAZARD LIGHTS STILL ON) WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. ACURA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND WAS UNDER 6700 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS ALSO SERVICED WITH MAINTENANCE B A WEEK PRIOR TO MY TRIP.
Additional Notes:
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 10:15 PM ROUTE 287 (IN ROUTE TO EDISON RTE 1 EXIT). 2020 ACURA RDX A-SPEC - A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATING SAFELY ONTO A MERGING LANE (WITH TRUCKS) THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A ROLL. AS THE TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS GOT CLOSER, IT MANAGED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS TO SWITCH LANES AS I TURNED HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND STEERED THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF (HAZARD LIGHTS STILL ON) WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. ACURA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND WAS UNDER 6700 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS ALSO SERVICED WITH MAINTENANCE B A WEEK PRIOR TO MY TRIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11376106
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 10:15 PM ROUTE 287 (IN ROUTE TO EDISON RTE 1 EXIT). 2020 ACURA RDX A-SPEC - A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATING SAFELY ONTO A MERGING LANE (WITH TRUCKS) THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A ROLL. AS THE TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS GOT CLOSER, IT MANAGED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS TO SWITCH LANES AS I TURNED HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND STEERED THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF (HAZARD LIGHTS STILL ON) WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. ACURA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND WAS UNDER 6700 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS ALSO SERVICED WITH MAINTENANCE B A WEEK PRIOR TO MY TRIP.
Corrective Action:
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 10:15 PM ROUTE 287 (IN ROUTE TO EDISON RTE 1 EXIT). 2020 ACURA RDX A-SPEC - A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATING SAFELY ONTO A MERGING LANE (WITH TRUCKS) THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A ROLL. AS THE TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS GOT CLOSER, IT MANAGED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS TO SWITCH LANES AS I TURNED HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND STEERED THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF (HAZARD LIGHTS STILL ON) WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. ACURA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND WAS UNDER 6700 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS ALSO SERVICED WITH MAINTENANCE B A WEEK PRIOR TO MY TRIP.
Additional Notes:
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 10:15 PM ROUTE 287 (IN ROUTE TO EDISON RTE 1 EXIT). 2020 ACURA RDX A-SPEC - A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATING SAFELY ONTO A MERGING LANE (WITH TRUCKS) THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A ROLL. AS THE TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS GOT CLOSER, IT MANAGED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS TO SWITCH LANES AS I TURNED HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND STEERED THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF (HAZARD LIGHTS STILL ON) WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. ACURA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND WAS UNDER 6700 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS ALSO SERVICED WITH MAINTENANCE B A WEEK PRIOR TO MY TRIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11376106
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKES MAKE A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL WHEN LIGHTLY APPLIED AT 15 MPH OR LESS. MY VIN DIDN'T MAKE IT ON THE PUBLISHED LIST BELOW, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES. PLEASE UPDATE THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO INCLUDE MY VIN: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2019/MC-10168081-0002.PDF
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKES MAKE A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL WHEN LIGHTLY APPLIED AT 15 MPH OR LESS. MY VIN DIDN'T MAKE IT ON THE PUBLISHED LIST BELOW, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES. PLEASE UPDATE THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO INCLUDE MY VIN: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2019/MC-10168081-0002.PDF
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKES MAKE A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL WHEN LIGHTLY APPLIED AT 15 MPH OR LESS. MY VIN DIDN'T MAKE IT ON THE PUBLISHED LIST BELOW, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES. PLEASE UPDATE THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO INCLUDE MY VIN: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2019/MC-10168081-0002.PDF
Mfg Campaign: 11376228
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. NAPLETON'S PALM BEACH ACURA (6870 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411, (877)363-2817) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN UNKNOWN TSB RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CALL BACK IN JANUARY 2021 FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE DIAGNOSED AND THE RESULTS FORWARDED TO A REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,300.*DT *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. NAPLETON'S PALM BEACH ACURA (6870 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411, (877)363-2817) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN UNKNOWN TSB RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CALL BACK IN JANUARY 2021 FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE DIAGNOSED AND THE RESULTS FORWARDED TO A REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,300.*DT *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. NAPLETON'S PALM BEACH ACURA (6870 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411, (877)363-2817) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN UNKNOWN TSB RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CALL BACK IN JANUARY 2021 FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE DIAGNOSED AND THE RESULTS FORWARDED TO A REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,300.*DT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11375366
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RE-ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO FAILED TO FIND A FAULT. EXACT SAME SITUATION OCCURED THE NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY. ONLY THIS TIME I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT RESTARTED AND RESUMED FULL POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO AGAIN COULD NOT FIND A FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE AND ORDERED AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP COMPLETE. NO ISSUES SINCE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RE-ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO FAILED TO FIND A FAULT. EXACT SAME SITUATION OCCURED THE NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY. ONLY THIS TIME I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT RESTARTED AND RESUMED FULL POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO AGAIN COULD NOT FIND A FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE AND ORDERED AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP COMPLETE. NO ISSUES SINCE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RE-ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO FAILED TO FIND A FAULT. EXACT SAME SITUATION OCCURED THE NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY. ONLY THIS TIME I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT RESTARTED AND RESUMED FULL POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO AGAIN COULD NOT FIND A FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE AND ORDERED AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP COMPLETE. NO ISSUES SINCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11375239
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RE-ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO FAILED TO FIND A FAULT. EXACT SAME SITUATION OCCURED THE NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY. ONLY THIS TIME I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT RESTARTED AND RESUMED FULL POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO AGAIN COULD NOT FIND A FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE AND ORDERED AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP COMPLETE. NO ISSUES SINCE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RE-ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO FAILED TO FIND A FAULT. EXACT SAME SITUATION OCCURED THE NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY. ONLY THIS TIME I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT RESTARTED AND RESUMED FULL POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO AGAIN COULD NOT FIND A FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE AND ORDERED AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP COMPLETE. NO ISSUES SINCE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RE-ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO FAILED TO FIND A FAULT. EXACT SAME SITUATION OCCURED THE NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY. ONLY THIS TIME I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT RESTARTED AND RESUMED FULL POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO AN ACURA DEALER WHO AGAIN COULD NOT FIND A FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE AND ORDERED AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP COMPLETE. NO ISSUES SINCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11375239
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2020
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