70,000-Plus Acura ILX Sedans Recalled for Brake Issue
Honda is recalling more than 70,600 examples of the Acura ILX sedan (Acura is Honda’s luxury brand) over an issue that affects the brakes.
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Affected vehicles include model-year 2016-20 ILXs. The brake fluid in the affected vehicles may be contaminated and cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to become deformed, possibly leading to a brake-fluid leak and reduced braking ability. Reduced braking ability increases the risk of a crash and injury.
To fix the issue, dealers will replace the brake master cylinder for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 2, 2026, and a second letter will be sent when a remedy is available. Those with further questions in the meantime can contact the automaker at 888-234-2138 (Honda’s designation for this recall is RN5), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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