Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Reduced Brake Function (25V859000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Reduced Brake Function (25V859000). Its units affected of 70,658 is top-decile (90th percentile of 875 records). Dated 329 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 45/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 70,658 · 90th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 132.6x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Subject | Reduced Brake Function |
| NHTSA ID | 25V859000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | RN5 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 70658 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. 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. |
| Consequence | Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| 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. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation. |
| units affected percentile | 90th of 875 (median 533, 132.6x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2025-12-11
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)'s units affected: 90th percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
45 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (service brakes).
- 70,658 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 25V859000: Reduced Brake Function, 70,658 units.
How does Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 70,658 is 132.6x the median of 533 across 875 records. It is 329 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | Vehicle | 70,658 | 90th | 2025-12-11 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 67,380 | 89th | 2026-10-29 |
| Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | Vehicle | 30,064 | 84th | 2026-10-02 |
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 18,853 | 81st | 2026-04-15 |
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