2024 Acura ZDX Battery Cable Recall (25V018)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 118 vehicles · Reported January 16, 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling 118 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The front passenger stabilizer bar bracket bolts may become loose and detach from the frame, which can damage the high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines. Damaged high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V018 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V018000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | KKY |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 16, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Vehicles | 2024 Acura ZDX |
| Units affected | 118 |
| Build dates | March 22, 2024 to October 14, 2024 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Cables |
| Safety risk | Damaged high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Acura ZDX in recall 25V018?
The front passenger stabilizer bar bracket bolts may become loose and detach from the frame, which can damage the high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The front passenger stabilizer bar bracket bolts may become loose and detach from the frame, which can damage the high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 ZDX with recall 25V018?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Damaged high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Damaged high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the cables.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V018?
Recall 25V018 covers 118 vehicles: 2024 Acura ZDX.
NHTSA lists 118 vehicles in this campaign, built March 22, 2024 to October 14, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Acura | ZDX |
What is the fix for the ZDX battery cable recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and repair the stabilizer bar and bracket, high voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and repair the stabilizer bar and bracket, high voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KKY.
When was recall 25V018 announced?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 25V018 to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 24, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)'s filing). |
| October 14, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 16, 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V018000. |
| February 24, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 20 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 206 days. If your ZDX was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my ZDX is part of recall 25V018?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V018 is open on your ZDX, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 ZDX vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should ZDX owners do about recall 25V018?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V018000 applies to your ZDX.
- Call a Acura dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any cables symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are ZDX owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V018 was reported on January 16, 2025, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 2 of them (18%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after January 16, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 56 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Acura ZDX: 56 complaints in total, 12 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
I am reporting a safety defect in my 2024 Acura ZDX, which poses a serious risk. The vehicle, purchased on 11/15/2023, has been in the shop for 35 days and has only 1,300 miles. It experienced recurring electrical failures, including blown fuses, door chimes, and ambient light and window malfunctions.
2024 Acura ZDX owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11636367, filed January 16, 2025
Upon pressing the on button the car would not go into drive or neutral from park. I noticed the red car light with an exclamation point staying on. After turning the car off/on it cleared and I was able to drive.
2024 Acura ZDX owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11636709, filed January 18, 2025
My husband was driving on a small road and we were going about 25mph when he tapped the brakes the car jumped forward and the brakes did not catch. We lunged forward almost crashing into another car. No warning lights appeared. Driving conditions were normal, dry roads.
2024 Acura ZDX owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11720244, filed February 24, 2026
Can recall 25V018 make my ZDX a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this cables recall means their ZDX qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2024 Acura ZDX waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Acura ZDX has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V018
Did the recall 25V018 fix work?
Since recall 25V018 was reported on January 16, 2025, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 2 of them (18%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 24, 2025.
Is the 25V018000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my ZDX is part of recall 25V018000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V018000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Acura. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.