Campaign 25V-582

Software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode,…

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. 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.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V582000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 23, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-582
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Acura	RDX	2025	23

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "NHTSA investigation" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-500 Jul 30, 2026
Handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach
26V-146 Mar 12, 2026
Handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach
24V-744 Oct 3, 2024
Steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the…
24V-184 Mar 7, 2024
Inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control
24V-114 Feb 15, 2024
Steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears
23V-735 Nov 2, 2023
Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering…