Honda is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX models with a potential broken drive shaft that could cause sudden loss of power or vehicle rolling away. Owners must have drive shafts inspected and replaced if needed.
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX vehicles due to a risk of broken drive shafts that could cause sudden loss of drive power or the vehicle rolling away if the parking brake isn't applied. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247832-honda-2015-acura-ilx-power-train-recall-risk-of-sudden.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247832-honda-2015-acura-ilx-power-train-recall-risk-of-sudden · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V770000
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The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making them more susceptible to damage from road salt or contaminants. This can cause the drive shafts to break, leading to sudden loss of drive power or the vehicle rolling away if the parking brake isn't applied.
Owners of 2013-2015 Acura ILX vehicles with manual transmission and specific model years in certain states are affected. Drivers who use the vehicle without the parking brake applied after exiting could be at higher risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2013-2015 Acura ILX with manual transmission or specific model years in certain states. The recall covers vehicles with Honda's numbers P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
Call 1-888-234-2138 to get information about the recall and next steps.
Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and replace either the left or right drive shaft if necessary at no cost.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making them more susceptible to damage from road salt or contaminants, which can cause the drive shafts to break.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2013-2015 Acura ILX with manual transmission or specific model years in certain states, and has Honda's numbers P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, or MAZ.
Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and replace either the left or right drive shaft if necessary at no cost. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V770000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 20V770000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ. 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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