Recall 15V301000: 2014–2015 Acura RLX and 2 other models

Report received

May 20, 2015

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

19,502vehicles

Model years

2014–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Possible consequence

If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Acura MDX172 complaints
• 2015 Acura MDX71 complaints
• 2014 Acura RLX84 complaints
• 2015 Acura RLX11 complaints
• 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid1 complaints