The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V031000·Announced 2026-11-01

Acura and Honda vehicles fuel injection software defect may cause engine stall

Honda is recalling certain Acura TLX Type S, Acura MDX Type S, and Honda Pilot vehicles. A fuel injection software error may cause engine stall or loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Vehicle fuel injection system software defect may cause engine stall or loss of power, creating crash risk. No deaths or reported injuries are documented, limiting severity to High.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Acura TLX Type S, Acura MDX Type S, and Honda Pilot vehicles due to a software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU). The error may cause the engine to stall or lose power.

The recall affects: Acura TLX Type S (2021-2025), Acura MDX Type S (2022-2025), and Honda Pilot (2023-2025). Approximately 294,612 vehicles are affected.

An engine stall or loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Owner notification began on March 17, 2025. Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software at no charge. For information, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2025 ACURA TLX TYPE S
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel Injection System
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • power-loss
Affected units
294,612

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 (3)

  • TLX TYPE S
  • MDX TYPE S
  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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