Acura has issued a recall for 5,031 units of its brand-new ZDX electric vehicle because of a software problem that can lead to brake failure.
The 2024 ZDX shares most of its parts with GM’s midsize electric SUVs, and the recall mirrors one Cadillac issued earlier this month for its Lyriq SUV.
Acura tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “During certain braking events below 25 mph on dry surfaces, the vehicle may exhibit overly sensitive anti-lock braking system (ABS) control.” Once the ABS triggers, it can then bleed pressure out of the braking system.
“If brake pressure is released, the stopping performance can be reduced or the service brakes can become inoperative,” the company says.
The good news is that since it’s a software problem, the fix is a simple software update. Many owners won’t even need to bring their cars in for service. As long as owners have accepted the terms and conditions for remote updates, Acura will push out the update over the air. Owners with stricter system permissions may need to bring their cars to a dealer to install the update.
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Many cars face recalls at some point in their lives. Automakers try to contact every owner to let them know they must bring their vehicle in for repairs. But they aren’t always successful in finding everyone. You can see whether your car has any unaddressed recall issues using our recall center.
