2025 Acura RDX Steering Power Steering Recall (25V582)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 17,330 vehicles · Reported September 5, 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling 17,330 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V582 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V582000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | GMS |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 5, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Vehicles | 2025 Acura RDX |
| Units affected | 17,330 |
| Build dates | January 23, 2024 to August 18, 2025 |
| Component | Steering > Electric Power Assist System |
| Safety risk | A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Acura RDX in recall 25V582?
The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 RDX with recall 25V582?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 electric power assist system.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V582?
Recall 25V582 covers 17,330 vehicles: 2025 Acura RDX.
NHTSA lists 17,330 vehicles in this campaign, built January 23, 2024 to August 18, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Acura | RDX |
What is the fix for the RDX steering power steering recall?
Yes. Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V582 announced?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 25V582 to NHTSA on September 5, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 20, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)'s filing). |
| August 18, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| September 5, 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V582000. |
| October 20, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 13 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 573 days. If your RDX was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my RDX is part of recall 25V582?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V582 is open on your RDX, 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 2025 RDX 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 RDX owners do about recall 25V582?
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 25V582000 applies to your RDX.
- 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 electric power assist system 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 RDX owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 23 of them about the steering.
Since recall 25V582 was reported on September 5, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the steering on these vehicles. 2 of them (33%) 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 steering and were received on or after September 5, 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 steering issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 30 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 23 of them involve the steering. 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.
- 2025 Acura RDX: 30 complaints in total, 23 about the steering
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.
2025 Acura RDX owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11656403, filed April 23, 2025
Twice now, with two brand new 2025 Acura RDX of mine the power steering failed while I was driving. My first new car was purchased in January 2025, I had 414 miles on the car when the power steering was lost and the car was pulling me in one direction.
2025 Acura RDX owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11658740, filed May 4, 2025
As I was turning a corner, my steering wheel completely locked up on me. I was stuck in the middle of the street trying to get my car to turn into our driveway. Thankfully, I was able to alert incoming traffic through my horn that I was there and stuck.
2025 Acura RDX owner, DE, NHTSA complaint 11658791, filed May 4, 2025
Can recall 25V582 make my RDX 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 electric power assist system recall means their RDX 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)).
A steering problem on the 2025 Acura RDX is the kind of safety defect that California law treats seriously. Fewer repair attempts may be needed for a claim than with a comfort or convenience defect.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Acura RDX 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.
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 25V582
Did the recall 25V582 fix work?
Since recall 25V582 was reported on September 5, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the steering on these vehicles. 2 of them (33%) 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 October 20, 2025.
Is the 25V582000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my RDX is part of recall 25V582000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 25V582000 (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.