Tag Archives: Acura

Automaker Faces New Lawsuit in Canada

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Abby Bowman

Another lawsuit alleging the back glass on certain Honda vehicles spontaneously shatters has been filed – this time, in Canada. An anonymous plaintiff, represented by the Lex Group, applied to file a class action lawsuit in the Montreal, Quebec, District … Continue reading →

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Honda to Techs: Recal is Required

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Abby Bowman

If you’re not already recalibrating windshield-mounted sensors and cameras on all Honda-made vehicles post replacement, get ready. The automaker says it’s a must. Honda released a position statement in July requiring certain pre-scans, post-scans and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) recalibration … Continue reading →

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Acura RDX Owners File Lawsuit Alleging Spontaneous Shattering of Rear Windshield

Posted on August 31, 2023 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

Acura and its parent company Honda are being sued by American owners of the Acura RDX over a flaw that could allegedly cause the glass in the tailgate window to shatter spontaneously, and without warning. The plaintiffs allege that a … Continue reading →

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California Court to Judge Honda Sunroof Class Action Case

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Rebecca Barnabi

A class action lawsuit against Honda alleges a manufacturing defect in sunroofs and moonroofs of the 2015 to 2020 Honda and Acura vehicles. Mary Tappana of Webb City, Mo., Darryl Roberts of Tacoma, Wash., and Dustin Fulcomer of Riverview, Fla., … Continue reading →

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Study Says Need for Re-Calibration is Overlooked

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Emmariah Holcomb

adasThink, a Toronto-based software company has released a study showing that Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) re-calibrations are routinely missed. Its study focused on Canadian collision repair shops and included the following OEM vehicle models: Acura, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, … Continue reading →

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Honda Requires OE Replacement Windshields for Some Models with Driver Assist, Safety Systems

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Jenna Reed

Original Equipment (OE) replacement windshields are necessary for certain Honda and Acura models, according to the automaker. “While non-OE parts may look the same and fit in the same physical space on the vehicle, their use may present unforeseen circumstances causing the driver assist or other safety systems to operate abnormally or not at all,” according a statement by Honda. Continue reading →

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