2025 Acura RDX · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
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.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 25V582000 includes certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Steering effort, response or control may change, sometimes with a warning message
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2025 Acura RDX
- NHTSA campaign 25V582000
- The manufacturer filing lists 17,330 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Front driveshaft may fail and cause loss of drive power
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2015 to 2016 Acura RDX · Safety restraints
Air bag inflator may rupture
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2019 to 2024 Acura RDX · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.