The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V063000·Announced 2012-02-17

Honda Recalls 2012 Pilot and Acura MDX for Fuel Leak Risk

Honda is recalling 2012 Pilot and Acura MDX vehicles because a fuel tank valve defect may cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank assembly) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX vehicles. The recall involves the fuel tank assembly, specifically the Vent Shut Float (VSF) valve case, which does not meet design specifications.

As a result of this defect, fuel may leak from the tank, which increases the risk of fire. The safety recall began on March 13, 2012.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the VSF assembly date. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA, HONDA MDX, PILOT
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
8,709

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MDX
  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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