The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V751000·Announced 2023-11-13

Honda Recalls Acura and Honda Vehicles for Engine Bearing Defect

Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because a manufacturing error may cause engine bearing wear, leading to stalling or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine seizure) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, crash, or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Honda Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The recall involves approximately 248,999 vehicles affected by a manufacturing error in the engine.

The defect involves the connecting rod bearing in the engine, which may wear and seize, damaging the engine. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, which increases the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began mailing in March 2024, with additional letters expected through 2025 depending on the specific model and year. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA, HONDA TLX, MDX, PILOT, RIDGELINE
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
248,999

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 (5)

  • TLX
  • MDX
  • PILOT
  • RIDGELINE
  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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