NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
111 reportsClear category filter14,000 miles · Jul 19, 2018
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND …
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9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
NHTSA ODI #11112342
20,200 miles · May 31, 2018
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING ON CONSOLE AND THEN CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION" FOLLOWED BY 3RD MESSAGE THAT SAID "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM …
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WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING ON CONSOLE AND THEN CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION" FOLLOWED BY 3RD MESSAGE THAT SAID "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND D LIGHT DISAPPEARS FROM DASHBOARD . WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR CONTINUES AT SAME RATE SPEED THANKFULLY. WHEN PARKED, CANNOT PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND HAVE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR CANNOT BE LOCKED SINCE IT RECOGNIZES CAR IN DRIVE. TAKING TO DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. I DON'T LIKE DRIVING THE CAR SINCE I'M CONCERNED IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AS I'M DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BECOME A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
NHTSA ODI #11099060
16,000 miles · May 26, 2018
EnginePower Train
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
NHTSA ODI #11098086
Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11089118
32,000 miles · Apr 2, 2018
Power Train
WHILE ACCELERATING AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 70MPH THE CAR REDUCED POWER AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED AND REVVED UP TO OVER 4K RPMS. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ALL THE WAY INTO IT AND REDUCED SPEED TO 50MPH. EMISSIONS SYSTEM ERROR, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ERROR, SH AWD ERROR AND BLIND SPOT ASSIST ERROR WERE…
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WHILE ACCELERATING AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 70MPH THE CAR REDUCED POWER AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED AND REVVED UP TO OVER 4K RPMS. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ALL THE WAY INTO IT AND REDUCED SPEED TO 50MPH. EMISSIONS SYSTEM ERROR, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ERROR, SH AWD ERROR AND BLIND SPOT ASSIST ERROR WERE ALL ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI #11082599
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2018
Power Train
IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LAG OR HESITATION WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THE HESITATION IS SUFFICIENT THAT IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO SHIFT LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS WELL AS TO TURN LEFT AT A STOP SIGN ON A LOCAL STREET. I HAVE DISENGAGED THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE TO MINIMIZE THE ISSUE AT STOP SIGNS AND I AM NOW D…
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IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LAG OR HESITATION WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THE HESITATION IS SUFFICIENT THAT IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO SHIFT LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS WELL AS TO TURN LEFT AT A STOP SIGN ON A LOCAL STREET. I HAVE DISENGAGED THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE TO MINIMIZE THE ISSUE AT STOP SIGNS AND I AM NOW DRIVING IN SPORTS MODE 100% OF THE TIME BECAUSE THIS MINIMIZES THE HESITATION; HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TO "GUN" THE ENGINE TO ENSURE THAT THE HESITATION DOES NOT RESULT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT EACH TIME I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE OVER THE PAST 1.5 YEARS, AND THEY DENY THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I DO NOT ALLOW OTHER MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY TO DRIVE MY MDX AS I FEAR THEIR INEXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WILL RESULT IN A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #11073056
16,000 miles · Feb 14, 2018
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION". THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 15-20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE RPM'S SURGED TO OVER 4,000 RPM.…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION". THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 15-20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE RPM'S SURGED TO OVER 4,000 RPM. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY. AS OF TODAY THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHY THIS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT PUT MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
NHTSA ODI #11072860
21,000 miles · Feb 12, 2018
Power Train
THE CAR RPMS DO NOT KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED. WHEN DECELERATING IN TRAFFIC RPMS REMAIN HIGH AND THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. GOING DOWN HILLS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND STARTING AGAIN THE CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE ENGINE IS VERY ERRATIC AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT RE…
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THE CAR RPMS DO NOT KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED. WHEN DECELERATING IN TRAFFIC RPMS REMAIN HIGH AND THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. GOING DOWN HILLS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND STARTING AGAIN THE CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE ENGINE IS VERY ERRATIC AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. VERY SCARY DRIVING THE CAR. COLD WEATHER MAKES THE SYMPTOMS WORSE. NEED TO WARM UP THE CAR A MINIMUM OF FIVE MINUTES. IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN THE COLD AND THE SURGING IS MORE PROMINENT. NOT GOOD IF YOU LIVE IN COLD CLIMATES. I NEED TO DRIVE THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF A CITY WITH CHILDREN CROSSING THE STREET. I AM AFRAID IF THE CAR SURGES WHEN I BREAK THERE MAY BE AN ACCIDENT WITH A PEDESTRIAN OR I MAY REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. LOOKING TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE WITH A DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE RESOLD!
NHTSA ODI #11072424
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2017
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE & THE CAR SURGES UNCONTROLLABLY DRIVING DOWNHILL. MY WIFE & I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE THIS CAR & OUR LOCAL OAKLAND, CA ACURA DEALER HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM - WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR CORRECTION SEVERAL TIMES. WE HAVE 3 KIDS SO WE CAN'T DRIVE AROUND IN AN UNSAFE CAR & DONT WANT SOMEON…
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THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE & THE CAR SURGES UNCONTROLLABLY DRIVING DOWNHILL. MY WIFE & I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE THIS CAR & OUR LOCAL OAKLAND, CA ACURA DEALER HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM - WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR CORRECTION SEVERAL TIMES. WE HAVE 3 KIDS SO WE CAN'T DRIVE AROUND IN AN UNSAFE CAR & DONT WANT SOMEONE ELSE DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR. ACURA RECENTLY ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THIS ISSUE - THIS CAR IS LEASED & WE WANT TO TURN IT IN NOW. PLEASE ASSIST. [XXX] - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
NHTSA ODI #11054182
36,000 miles · Nov 28, 2017
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
I WAS MAILED A LETTER ABOUT A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MY ASSOCIATED VIN. I DEFINITELY HAVE EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATED ISSUES WITH MY MDX. AFTER CALLING THE ACURA DEALERSHIP ON 11/24/17, I WAS GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR 11/28/17 AND I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD INSPECT MY CAR OVER 2 DAYS AND PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. MY EXPERIENCE WAS "TO SAY THE …
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I WAS MAILED A LETTER ABOUT A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MY ASSOCIATED VIN. I DEFINITELY HAVE EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATED ISSUES WITH MY MDX. AFTER CALLING THE ACURA DEALERSHIP ON 11/24/17, I WAS GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR 11/28/17 AND I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD INSPECT MY CAR OVER 2 DAYS AND PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. MY EXPERIENCE WAS "TO SAY THE LEAST" THE INVERSE; EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOOK MY CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE AND TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE TEAM WAS EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL AS ONCE AGAIN, THE CUSTOMER WAS WRONG. PLEASE ADVISE ABOUT THE NEXT STEPS FOR SERVICE. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH ACURA UNWILLINGNESS TO LISTEN TO THE CUSTOMER. I DID TAKE THE CAR FOR SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE ABOUT A MONTH PRIOR. OVERALL PROBLEM IS MANY TIMES I EXPERIENCE SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING HESITATION THAT IS JERKY. WHICH INDICATES A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION: THIS IS WHAT THE WARRANTY EXTENSION STATES .... THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POORLY.
NHTSA ODI #11048856
Official recalls
7Jun 4, 2026
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
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Suspension:rear
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Structure:frame And Members
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Apr 17, 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Interior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Exterior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Dec 18, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Nov 13, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Mar 28, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
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Exterior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Jan 29, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Jun 9, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
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NHTSA investigations
3PE25008 · Engine Failure
Opened Aug 20, 2025 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline. The subject engine failures were analyzed as part of a Recall Query (RQ24013). It was determined that these engine failures are outside the scope of Honda Recall 23V-751. Further, evidence gathered in conjunction with RQ24013 does not suggest this failure is caused by the same crankshaft manufacturing defect that is addressed by Honda in Recall 23V-751. Based on analysis of data from RQ24013, NHTSA has closed that investigation. The significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of RQ24013 presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
EA25004 · No Restart After Auto Start/stop Engages
Opened Mar 26, 2025 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
RQ24013 · Engine Failure
Opened Nov 8, 2024 · Closed Aug 20, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalled 248,999 various Model Year (MY)2016–2020 Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine. Honda recalled these vehicles due to a crankshaft manufacturing defect that caused premature connecting rod bearing wear and engine seizure. While the out-of-scope failures involved in these complaints appear to have a very similar failure mechanism as the recalled engines, a thorough analysis of all available data from Honda has not indicated that the same manufacturing defect exists in the out-of-scope engines as the engines recalled by 23V-751. Based on this analysis ODI has determined that Honda has properly defined the scope of recall 23V-751. Consequently, ODI will close this RQ investigation. NHTSA will continue to investigate these complaints of engine failure as part of a new Preliminary Evaluation Investigation (PE25008). The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.
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