ACURA MDX (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Honda recalls 2017-2019 Acura MDX models with potential brake performance issues. The recall addresses reduced braking due to gas pockets in brake calipers, requiring free brake bleeding at dealerships.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX models because brake calipers may have gas pockets that reduce braking performance. This could increase crash risk during normal driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223428-honda-2019-mdx-brake-performance-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223428-honda-2019-mdx-brake-performance-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V777000
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“Honda 2019 MDX: Brake Performance Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223428-honda-2019-mdx-brake-performance-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V777000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V777000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form. This reduces brake performance, potentially increasing crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Acura MDX models and 2018-2019 Honda HR-Vs are affected. Drivers who frequently stop abruptly or drive in hilly areas may face higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's year: 2017-2019 for Acura MDX, 2018-2019 for Honda HR-V. The recall covers specific models with brake caliper issues that affect braking performance.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule brake bleeding.
Have Brakes Bleeded at Dealer
Honda dealers will free the brakes at no cost as part of the recall service.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form and reducing brake performance.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check your vehicle's year: 2017-2019 for Acura MDX, 2018-2019 for Honda HR-V. The recall covers specific models with brake caliper issues.
Is there a deadline for fixing my brakes?
The recall began December 11, 2018, but owners can contact Honda customer service to schedule the service at any time.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V777000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 18V777000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V777000 (January 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.