NHTSA recall 15V301000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 15V301000 |
| Manufacturer's number | JQ4, JQ5, JQ6 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Reported | 2015-05-20 |
| Owners notified | 2015-07-06 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
| Units potentially affected | 19502 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2016 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-01-24 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 19502 |
| Reported remedied | 18670 (95%) |
| Reported unreachable | 93 |
| Reported removed | 4 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2016 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The 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.
Notes
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.
| 2014 ACURA MDX | Built 2013-04-23 to 2015-02-02. |
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| 2015 ACURA MDX | Built 2013-04-23 to 2015-02-02. |
| 2014 ACURA RLX | Built 2012-08-02 to 2014-10-22. |
| 2015 ACURA RLX | Built 2012-08-02 to 2014-10-22. |
| 2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID | Built 2013-04-15 to 2014-03-17. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B14037 | 2022-05-09. Service bulletin. In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for theaudio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly in the 2015 MDX and TLX. For your reference, a list of changes is included at the end of this bulletin. This update is only being offered until 3/31/2016. NOTE: Update only the vehicles listed under AFFECTED VEHICLES otherwise, you may potentially damage the audio or audio/navigation unit. |
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| 14037 JK9 | 2022-05-09. Service bulletin. To ensure Acura clients have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly. |
| High Pressure Fu | 2022-05-09. Service bulletin. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 RLXs with a client complaint of a chirping noise coming from the high pressure fuel pump during engine operation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| Technical Resear | 2022-05-09. Service bulletin. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| Parts and Servic | 2022-05-09. Service bulletin. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| SB16011 | 2022-05-09. Service bulletin. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. |
| PIC - 2015 MDX O | 2021-07-06. Service bulletin. Our records indicate that you are still eligible for a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT that has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. We released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly. |
| B19050B | 2019-06-06. Service bulletin. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete. |
| DLR MSG - RFP - | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0158 (Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage) and/or P0138 (Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| DLR MSG - RFP - | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0158 (Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage) and/or P0138 (Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.