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2016 Acura ILX · Brakes

Braking performance may be reduced

Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.

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Covered model years
2016–2020
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
acura-ilx-nhtsa-25v859000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 25V859000 includes certain 2016 to 2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Source component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • brake pedal feels soft
  • car takes longer to stop
  • brake warning light
  • brakes suddenly weak
  • brake fluid leaking
  • parking brake not working

Symptoms in the record

  • The driver may notice a warning, changed pedal feel or reduced braking, depending on the recalled component
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2016 to 2020 Acura ILX
  • NHTSA campaign 25V859000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 70,658 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 25V859000 · Dec 11, 2025

Official campaign record for Acura ILX

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 70,658 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

How we check a problem · All records for the 2016 Acura ILX

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Safety and triage8 min read

When a car is unsafe

A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.

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Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

Why symptoms overlap

“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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