NHTSA Recall 15V301000: Crash imminent braking (forward collision avoidance)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,502 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V301000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JQ4, JQ5, JQ6 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
| Report received | May 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Safety risk
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V301000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.