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

Honda and Acura brake pedal pivot pins may not be secured

Honda is recalling certain Acura TLX, Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles because the brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can shift the pedal out of position.

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: A brake pedal that can shift out of position and prevent braking is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

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 under NHTSA campaign number 25V391000. The potential number of units affected is 259,033.

The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards cited in the recall notice. According to NHTSA, a brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025.

Owners may contact Honda customer service using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA, HONDA TLX, MDX, PILOT
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
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)

  • TLX
  • MDX
  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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