Open Safety Recall · Bulletin 25-017

2021-25 MDX & TLX Brake Pedal Pin Inspection Recall

MDX and TLX2021-2025Repaired FreeNo Mileage Limit

Your Acura is included in an open safety recall. The repair costs you nothing — there is no age limit, no mileage limit, and it does not matter where you bought the vehicle. Here is exactly what it is and what we do about it.

What It Is

The Defect

The brake pedal connects to the brake booster through a pin and clip assembly. That connection is what physically transmits your foot's movement into the braking system.

Affected vehicles require inspection of the brake pedal pin to confirm it is correctly installed and retained.

Why It Matters

The Risk

If the pin were to separate, the brake pedal would no longer actuate the brake system — the pedal would move without producing braking.

This is an inspection recall, meaning most vehicles will be found correct. That does not make it optional. The consequence of the exception is total loss of the service brakes.

What We Do

The Repair — At No Cost to You

We inspect the brake pedal pin and repair or replace as necessary. Free of charge. Most vehicles are in and out quickly because the inspection itself is the remedy for the majority.

Already paid for this repair? Bring us the invoice. Reimbursement is often available on work that turns out to have been covered by a recall, and we will help you file it.

What to Expect

Booking It Is the Hard Part. The Rest Isn’t.

Call or book online

Have your VIN if you have it handy. If not, your name and plate will do — we will find you.

We confirm the campaign

We verify your VIN against Acura’s system before you come in, so there are no surprises and no wasted trip.

We do the work free

No charge, no deductible, no obligation to have anything else done. Shuttle and loaner availability discussed when you book.

While the vehicle is here we will also check whether any other open recall or warranty extension applies to your VIN, so you are not back next month for something we could have done today.

Let’s Get It Fixed.

It is free, it is quick, and you will stop wondering about it.

Common Questions

Questions About This Recall

Do I have to pay anything?

No. Open safety recalls are repaired at no cost to you. There is no age limit, no mileage limit, no deductible, and no requirement that you purchased the vehicle from Springfield Acura. Federal law obligates the manufacturer to remedy the defect.

How do I know my vehicle is actually affected?

Recalls are issued against specific production ranges, so being in the model years listed does not automatically mean your vehicle is included. Call us with your 17-digit VIN and we will confirm it against Acura's system in about a minute, or check your VIN on our recall lookup page.

Can my regular mechanic do this?

No. Recall repairs must be performed by an authorised Acura dealer, because the claim is filed with and paid by Acura and the remedy usually requires factory parts and software distributed only through the dealer network.

I bought the vehicle used. Am I still covered?

Yes. Safety recalls follow the vehicle, not the owner. It makes no difference how many owners it has had or where it was purchased.

What if the parts are on backorder?

Some campaigns outrun parts supply. We record your VIN against the open campaign and contact you the moment the part arrives. If the recall carries an interim safety advisory, we will tell you plainly what it says.

Does an open recall affect my trade-in value?

Yes. A vehicle with an open safety recall cannot be certified pre-owned and is typically discounted at appraisal or declined as a trade. Because the repair is free, clearing it is one of the few things that improves a vehicle's value at no cost.

Visit The Service Drive

Springfield Acura
Service & Parts Center

243 U.S. Highway 22
Springfield Township, NJ 07081

Service & Parts:
(201) 625-9991

Service Hours
Monday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SundayClosed