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Campaign 13V092 Posted March 14, 2013 183,576 units

2005-2006 Acura Mdx/Rl/Pilot Recall 13V092: VSA Brake

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V092 affects 183,576 2005-2006 Acura Mdx, Rl, and Pilot vehicles for VSA defects causing inadvertent braking. Repair is free at any franchised Acura dealer.

Acura is recalling 183,576 2005-2006 Mdx, Rl, and Pilot vehicles because a Vehicle Stability Assist control module defect can trigger unintended brake application. The vehicle can stop abruptly, and some Pilot vehicles can apply partial braking without brake lights, which raises crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The Vehicle Stability Assist control module on 2005-2006 Acura Mdx, Rl, and Pilot vehicles is an electronic brake and traction controller. It reads wheel and stability signals, then helps the vehicle stay controlled by managing brake force when traction is poor or the vehicle begins to skid.

In this recall, an electrical capacitor inside the module was damaged during manufacturing. That damage can make the VSA system malfunction and apply light brake force on its own. If the driver presses the brake pedal while the system is malfunctioning, the vehicle can come to an abrupt stop. On affected Pilot vehicles, a loose ground connection can also let the VSA system apply partial brake force without turning on the brake lights.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can notice the problem only when the brakes apply without a normal pedal command, or when the vehicle stops more sharply than expected while braking.

Who's affected?

Spans three models across the 2005-2006 model years, with traction control and hydraulic brake system components named for each.

2005 Acura Mdx Traction control system
2005 Acura Mdx hydraulic brake system
2005 Acura Rl Traction control system
2005 Acura Rl hydraulic brake system
2006 Acura Mdx Traction control system
Units affected183,576

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

Sudden braking without driver input raises crash risk, especially when brake lights do not illuminate to warn traffic behind you. There is no warning sign before the unintended braking, so drive cautiously and contact the dealer promptly about the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Acura dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2006 Acura Mdx, Rl, or Pilot is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Acura dealer to ask about the free VSA modulator wiring-harness repair or, for affected Pilot vehicles, the ground-connection tightening.
  3. Reference recall number 13V092 when you call so the service desk can find the campaign.
  4. Bring the owner letter if you have it. The recall began on April 22, 2013, so the dealer can still check the campaign by VIN.
  5. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance because the VSA fault can cause sudden brake application.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Acura technician will install a partial wiring harness with a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free under the recall, once the repair is available. For affected Pilot vehicles, the technician will also tighten the VSA ground connection. This repair addresses unintended brake application tied to the VSA control module and, for Pilot vehicles, a loose ground. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

March 14, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
April 22, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V092?

Recall 13V092 covers 183,576 2005-2006 Acura Mdx, Rl, and Pilot vehicles with a VSA control module defect that can trigger unintended brake application. The dealer installs a wiring harness with a capacitor for the VSA modulator for free.

What should I do if my 2005-2006 Acura Mdx, Rl, or Pilot is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V092. If it is, contact a franchised Acura dealer and reference recall 13V092. The dealer repair is free and includes the VSA modulator wiring harness repair.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says the dealer will install the VSA modulator wiring harness free of charge. Affected Pilot vehicles also receive a ground connection tightening.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is sudden unintended braking. If the VSA system malfunctions, the vehicle can apply the brakes on its own, and certain Pilot vehicles can apply brake force without brake lights. That increases crash risk for the driver and traffic behind the vehicle.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Acura Mdx, Rl, or Pilot is included, then reference recall 13V092 when you contact the dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V092000
Acura customer service1-800-999-1009
NHTSA recall #13V092
NHTSA recall # (full)13V092000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →