Honda recalls certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles due to potential loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Owners must have dealers reprogram EPS software free by October 2025.
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling some 2025 Acura RDX vehicles because their power steering software might not work properly, making steering harder and raising crash risk. Owners need to get their vehicle reprogrammed at a dealer for free.
The electric power steering software may not be calibrated correctly, causing the system to enter a failsafe mode. This reduces power steering assist, requiring more effort to turn the wheel and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2025 Acura RDX vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers who steer frequently or in tight spaces face higher risk due to increased effort.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 11, 2025. The recall applies to 2025 Acura RDX models with specific software issues.
Dealers will reprogram the EPS software for free to fix the power steering issue.
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 11, 2025 to confirm if it's affected.
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.
The electric power steering software may not be calibrated properly, causing the system to enter a failsafe mode and reducing power steering assist.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 11, 2025. The recall applies to certain 2025 Acura RDX models.
Yes, a loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V582000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 25V582000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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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.
