Acura Models as Recent as 2022 to Lose Some Features in 2025
The AcuraLink connected app will soon be discontinued for several Acura vehicle models.
Connected apps have revolutionized convenience and functionality in modern vehicles. Features like remotely locking and unlocking doors or scheduling service appointments from a smartphone have become highly desirable. However, as digital technology evolves, support for older hardware eventually phases out, rendering some features unusable for owners of affected models. This appears to be the case with Acura, which is discontinuing AcuraLink service for several vehicles — including some as recent as three years old. We have contacted Acura for a statement but have yet to receive a response at the time of publication.
Which Vehicles Are Impacted and When
A letter sent to owners, recently shared on Bluesky, reveals that certain Acura models will lose access to the AcuraLink service.
- 2014-2020 RLX
- 2014-2020 MDX
- 2015-2020 TLX
- 2016-2018 RDX
- 2016-2022 ILX
- 2017-2022 NSX
Support for these vehicles will officially end on June 21, 2025, at which point all features tied to the AcuraLink app will be disabled. Owners who have active subscriptions extending beyond this date will receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of their subscription, with refunds expected to be processed by August 4, 2025. The letter does not explain the reason behind the discontinuation, so we have contacted Acura for further information. We will update this story once we receive a response.
Acura is discontinuing AcuraLink telematics for fairly recent and expensive cars.
— Dogs of War (@dogsofwar.bsky.social) May 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This isn’t the first instance of Acura discontinuing AcuraLink support for certain models. Back in 2022, the company ended service for several 2017 and older Acura vehicles. That earlier shutdown was prompted by phone and data providers phasing out their 3G networks, which those cars relied on to connect with the AcuraLink app.
What AcuraLink Offers
AcuraLink, still available on many current Acura models, enables owners to remotely control certain vehicle functions and access a variety of additional services. The exact features depend on the subscription tier. According to the letter, AcuraLink currently has four subscription levels—Basic, Standard, Connect, and Premium—which differ slightly from the tiers listed on Acura’s website (Basic, Link, Security, and Remote). Despite these naming differences, the feature sets remain largely similar.
The lower-tier subscriptions, often complimentary with new Acuras, provide access to the owner’s manual within the app, vehicle status updates, recall notifications, service scheduling, and roadside assistance. Higher-tier plans can unlock capabilities such as remote locking and starting, emergency crash calling, and even a concierge service.
Many of these functions can still be accessed through traditional means—such as calling roadside assistance directly, receiving standard recall notifications, or using the physical key fob and owner’s manual. However, for drivers who regularly relied on the convenience of the app’s features, losing AcuraLink can be frustrating. This situation serves as a reminder to consider the potential downsides of subscription- and app-based services when choosing vehicles in the future.
