Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V301000 Reported May 20, 2015

Activation of collision mitigation braking system

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Forward Collision Avoidance · 19,502 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V301000
Manufacturer Campaign
JQ4, JQ5, JQ6
Component
Forward Collision Avoidance
Vehicles Affected
19,502
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 2015
Completion Rate
95.75

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

If the cmbs unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 15V301000 or campaign JQ4, JQ5, JQ6.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V301000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V301000?

NHTSA recall 15V301000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 20, 2015. It addresses: Activation of collision mitigation braking system. The recall affects approximately 19,502 vehicles, with the defect involving the Forward Collision Avoidance component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V301000 or the manufacturer campaign number JQ4, JQ5, JQ6. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.