The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V391000·Announced 2025-12-06

Honda Pilot and Acura brake pedal assembly defect recall

Honda is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. An improperly secured brake pedal pivot pin can shift the pedal out of position, preventing normal braking.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the brake system—a critical safety component. The brake pedal pivot pin not being properly secured can cause the pedal to shift out of position, potentially preventing the driver from applying the brakes. A defect that can prevent brake application qualifies as a structural vehicle defect under the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.

When the brake pedal shifts out of position, the driver may be unable to apply the brakes as intended. This defect increases the risk of crashes and injuries.

A total of 259,033 vehicles are estimated to be affected. Owners of the affected models should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall.

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2025. For more information, owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The NHTSA campaign number is 25V391000.

The recalled product

Product
2023 HONDA PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-pedal-shift
  • loss-of-braking
  • crash-risk
Affected units
259,033

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)

  • PILOT
  • TLX
  • MDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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