NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
255 reports12,431 miles · Sep 7, 2018
Service BrakesVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
ON AUGUST 21, 2018 I PULLED INTO A PARKING STALL, AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. I CLICKED ON REVERSE SO THAT I COULD REALIGN WITHIN MY DESIGNATED SPACE, AND THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD JUMPING THE CURB AND HITTING THE BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 4-5 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. $13,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE…
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ON AUGUST 21, 2018 I PULLED INTO A PARKING STALL, AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. I CLICKED ON REVERSE SO THAT I COULD REALIGN WITHIN MY DESIGNATED SPACE, AND THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD JUMPING THE CURB AND HITTING THE BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 4-5 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. $13,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY CAR. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF GETTING THIS CAR IS 2017, I'VE HAD MANY ISSUES SUCH AS FAILURE TO START AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AT LEAST 3X TO THE DEALER, FOR WHICH THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUES.
NHTSA ODI #11128100
10,000 miles · Aug 26, 2018
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (BOTH BEING ON THE FREEWAY) THE TRANSMISSION GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT RESPOND AT ALL AND I SAT IN THE CAR COASTING AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO ACURA 6 TIMES AND HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP AT …
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THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND ROUGH, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (BOTH BEING ON THE FREEWAY) THE TRANSMISSION GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT RESPOND AT ALL AND I SAT IN THE CAR COASTING AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO ACURA 6 TIMES AND HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP AT ALL. I HAVE CONTACTED ACURA CORPORATE AND STILL RECEIVED NO HELP. I'M HIGHLY CONCERNED FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILIES SAFETY. THIS IS NOW MY DAILY DRIVER AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ONLY GETTING WORST OVER TIME. IN REGULAR CITY STREET DRIVING, BRAKING IS SCARY BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ACCELERATES BEFORE IT SLOWS DOWN AND THE CAR SHIFTS DOWN SLOWLY SO BY THE TIME I ACTUALLY STOP THE CAR, THE CAR IS STILL SHIFTING DOWN. THE CAR JERKS WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS OR WHEN I BREAK TO STOP. I'M AFRAID AN ACCIDENT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IF I HAVE TO SLAM ON THE BREAKS TO AVOID A COLLISION BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION CAN'T DECIDE WHICH GEAR TO SHIFT INTO. ACCELERATION IS A BIG PROBLEM AS WELL. IF I'M AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESS THE GAS TO GO THE CAR LAGS AND THEN JOLTS INTO GEAR AND THEN JOLTS AGAIN INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS CAR AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT AT ALL I'M TRULLY SCARED I'M GOING TO BE INJURED OR MAYBE WORST.
NHTSA ODI #11122454
6,700 miles · Aug 20, 2018
Unknown Or Other
THE BRAND NEW SUV (2017 ACURA MDX AWD TECH PACKAGE) HAS ABOUT 7000 MILES AND FOR THE LAST 300 MILES IT IS HAVING PROBLEMS WHICH ARE CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUES, WHEN THE GAS IS SLIGHTLY PRESSED TO INCREASE SPEED IN A MOVING VEHICLE. THIS ISSUE IS SEEN AT LEAST ONCE A DAY OR ONCE IN 2 DAYS. THE SUV HAS AUTO BRAKING FEATURE AND IT IS D…
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THE BRAND NEW SUV (2017 ACURA MDX AWD TECH PACKAGE) HAS ABOUT 7000 MILES AND FOR THE LAST 300 MILES IT IS HAVING PROBLEMS WHICH ARE CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUES, WHEN THE GAS IS SLIGHTLY PRESSED TO INCREASE SPEED IN A MOVING VEHICLE. THIS ISSUE IS SEEN AT LEAST ONCE A DAY OR ONCE IN 2 DAYS. THE SUV HAS AUTO BRAKING FEATURE AND IT IS DEFINITELY NOT RELATED TO THAT. 1. THE CAR BRAKES BY ITSELF (SLIGHTLY SLOWING DOWN FOR 1 TO 3 SECONDS) 2. THE CAR SPEEDS UP UNEXPECTEDLY AND THEN BRAKES BY ITSELF. I TOOK IN THE CAR FEW TIMES TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT SEE ANY ISSUES IN THE COMPUTER. SO NOW I AM VERY CONCERNED AND WORRIED TO PUT MY FAMILY IN THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11121054
16,000 miles · Aug 17, 2018
Unknown Or OtherFire
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS INSIDE OF THE CAR WITH MY THREE KIDS, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED SMOKING, WE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND EVERYBODY RAN OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR CAUGHT UP IN FLAMES, WE HEARD AN EXPLOSION, THE POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED AND THEY STOPPED THE…
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CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS INSIDE OF THE CAR WITH MY THREE KIDS, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED SMOKING, WE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND EVERYBODY RAN OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR CAUGHT UP IN FLAMES, WE HEARD AN EXPLOSION, THE POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED AND THEY STOPPED THE FIRE. THEY FILED A REPORT WITH CITY OF ISSAQUAH #18-09696. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ACURA CUSTOMER RELATION AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GO SEE THE CAR AND CHECK WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. FIREFIGHTER MENTIONED IT COULD HAVE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. FROM MY POINT OF VIEW, THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE CAR'S WARRANTY. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST FOR A COMPENSATION, THE MONEY SPENT ON THE CAR SO FAR.
NHTSA ODI #11120680
24,427 miles · Aug 15, 2018
Electrical SystemPower Train
WHEN PULLING FORWARD FROM A STOP INTO A CAR WASH, THE ZF 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL ABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING STABILITY CONTROL, AIRBAGS, CHECK ENGINE, LANE DEPARTURE, AND FRONTAL COLLISION SYS…
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WHEN PULLING FORWARD FROM A STOP INTO A CAR WASH, THE ZF 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL ABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING STABILITY CONTROL, AIRBAGS, CHECK ENGINE, LANE DEPARTURE, AND FRONTAL COLLISION SYSTEM, AND THE DIGITAL DISPLAY FLASHED THROUGH EVERY COMPONENT ON THE CAR SAYING THERE WERE SYSTEM FAILURES IN THEM ALL. THE IMMEDIATE REMEDY WAS TO STOP, PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RE-STARTED THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN, BUT ALL SYSTEM FAILURE LIGHTS AND WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND DIGITAL DISPLAY REMAINED ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI #11120215
1,200 miles · Jun 12, 2018
Unknown Or Other
MULTIPLE ERRORS IN SAFETY WARNING AND ACTION SYSTEMS SUCH AS THE COLLISION MITIGATION AND WARNING SYSTEM. FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY (UNDIVIDED, NO HEAD-ON TRAFFIC), MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE FAR-RIGHT LANE, 800-900 FEET BEHIND A TRUCK IN THE LEFT LANE. THE TRUCK BEGAN SLOWING AND MOVED INTO THE WIDE LEFT-HA…
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MULTIPLE ERRORS IN SAFETY WARNING AND ACTION SYSTEMS SUCH AS THE COLLISION MITIGATION AND WARNING SYSTEM. FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY (UNDIVIDED, NO HEAD-ON TRAFFIC), MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE FAR-RIGHT LANE, 800-900 FEET BEHIND A TRUCK IN THE LEFT LANE. THE TRUCK BEGAN SLOWING AND MOVED INTO THE WIDE LEFT-HAND TURN LANE LEADING TO A SIGNAL CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 2-300 FEET BEHIND THE TRUCK, NOW STOPPED (AWAITING A LEFT-TURN LIGHT), THE COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM FLASHED THE WORD 'BRAKE' IN THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY AND WENT INTO FULL BRAKING MODE TO THE LIMIT OF THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD WITHIN 3-3500 FEET OF THE INTERSECTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM WENT TO FULL BRAKING WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES POSSIBLY REPRESENTING A DANGER. NUMEROUS OTHER WARNINGS OF THE SENSORS ALERT AT RANDOM. MOST RECENTLY, WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE ' THE ENGINE IDLE-STOP SYSTEM WORKING (I.E., THE ENGINE WAS NOT OPERATING) ' WE RECEIVED A WARNING TO 'BRAKE' AND WARNING OF APPROACHING VEHICLES (WHICH SHOULD NOT HAPPEN). WE FREQUENTLY GET WARNINGS OF NON-EXISTENT TRAFFFIC APPROACHING FROM BEHIND WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING SLOT, TRANSMISSION IN PARK, PARKING BRAKE ON (OR OFF, BOTH). CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT USED IN ANY OF THESE CASES. THERE ARE DOZENS OF OTHER FALSE WARNINGS, BOTH AUDIO AND VISUAL, THAT DO LITTLE MORE THAN TO TRAIN US TO IGNORE THEM, NOT A GOOD ATTRIBUTE OF ANY WARNING SYSTEM. BACKUP COLLISION SENSORS FREQUENTLY ALERT TO HAZARDS WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN: I'VE ACTUALLY SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, GET OUT AND LOOKED TO SEE IF SOMETHING LIKE A SHOPPING CART MIGHT HAVE ROLLED INTO THE VEHICLE'S PATH, ONLY TO FIND NOTHING WHATSOEVER BEHIND THE VEHICLE. WARNINGS ARE BOTH IN VISUAL (WORD/GRAPHICS) AND AUDIO FORM.
NHTSA ODI #11101468
5,000 miles · Jun 6, 2018
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
WE HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2017 MDX SH-AWD. ON A COLD START WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR THERE IS A SUDDEN LURCH HARD SHIFT. ONCE WARM THIS IS STILL PRESENT BUT NOT AS PRONOUNCED. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP THROUGH GEARS AND HAVE SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTS THAT DECELERATE THE CAR OR THE VEHICLE WILL LURCH …
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WE HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2017 MDX SH-AWD. ON A COLD START WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR THERE IS A SUDDEN LURCH HARD SHIFT. ONCE WARM THIS IS STILL PRESENT BUT NOT AS PRONOUNCED. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP THROUGH GEARS AND HAVE SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTS THAT DECELERATE THE CAR OR THE VEHICLE WILL LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT HAVING YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS AS IT SHIFTS ITSELF INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR. WHEN TRYING TO 'PUNCH IT' AND ACCELERATE QUICKLY IT WILL OFTEN HESITATE TO GO INTO THE CORRECT GEAR THEN SUDDENLY REV HIGH AS IT SPEEDS UP. HUNTING UP AND DOWN THROUGH GEARS WHILE STAYING AT A CONSTANT SPEED. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY SLOW TO COME UP AND RESPOND TO INPUTS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. ACURA HAS CLAIMED THIS IS DUE TO CELL PHONE BLUETOOTH INTERFERENCE. COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM HAS ENGAGED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME BY HUSBAND WAS IN A PARKINGLOT DRIVING THROUGH A ROW LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO PARK. THE CAR SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS WITH NO CARS IN HIS PATH AND NEARLY CAUSED THE CAR BEHIND HIM TO REAR END HIM. THE SECOND TIME I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT, THERE WAS A VEHICHLE IN FRONT OF ME BUT THE DISTANCE I WAS STOPING FROM THE REAR OF THAT VEHICHLE WAS NOT AN ABNORMAL OR ALARMING DISTANCE. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WITH LIGHTS FLASHING ON THE DASH AND AN AWFUL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BENEATH THE CAR. ON ONE OCCASION FROM A PARKED POSITION IT WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO ENGAGE IT IN DRIVE. IT FLASHED "SHIFT TO PARK" ON THE DASH. IT TOOK THREE ATTEMPTS TO GET IT TO GO IN TO DRIVE. THE REAR HATCH HYDROLICS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS AS THE POWER LIFTGATE STOPPED WORKING. ONE OF THE TWO KEY FOBS ALSO WENT OUT ON US IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS, REPLACING THE BATTERY DID NOTHING AND THE WHOLE FOB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #11100193
5,000 miles · Jun 5, 2018
Electrical SystemService Brakes
SUDDEN UNEXPECTED BREAKING OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLES COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM KICKED IN AND BREAKED FROM 30 MPH TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE OR OBJECT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. CLEAR DRY DAY. TRAVELING ON A 4 LANE LOCAL ROADWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE E-Z PASS TOLL TRANSPONDER…
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SUDDEN UNEXPECTED BREAKING OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLES COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM KICKED IN AND BREAKED FROM 30 MPH TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE OR OBJECT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. CLEAR DRY DAY. TRAVELING ON A 4 LANE LOCAL ROADWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE E-Z PASS TOLL TRANSPONDER, WHICH IS PLACED AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSED AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11099968
48,000 miles · May 29, 2018
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
ACURA MDX 2017 BOUGHT BRAND NEW. HAS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 60DAYS. 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 DAYS. COME TO A STOP, ENTIRE CAR SHUTS OFF ALONG WITH ELECTRONICS. OCCURED THE LAST THREE TIMES AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT OR AT A RED LIGHT. . CAN'T MOVE. HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. DANGEROUS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A…
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ACURA MDX 2017 BOUGHT BRAND NEW. HAS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 60DAYS. 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 DAYS. COME TO A STOP, ENTIRE CAR SHUTS OFF ALONG WITH ELECTRONICS. OCCURED THE LAST THREE TIMES AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT OR AT A RED LIGHT. . CAN'T MOVE. HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. DANGEROUS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO ACURA AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. SERVICE TECH TOLD ME ANOTHER MDX OWNER IS HAVING SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11098373
3,500 miles · Apr 28, 2018
Power Train
THE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION IN MY ACURA MDX SHIFTS VERY HARD GOING INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND IN TWO SEPARATE CASES THE CAR DID NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR AND HALTED THE CAR AS I STEP ON THE GAS THE ENGINE ROARS BUT THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. ONCE IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO GEAR THE CAR JOLTED FORWARD. THIS…
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THE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION IN MY ACURA MDX SHIFTS VERY HARD GOING INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND IN TWO SEPARATE CASES THE CAR DID NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR AND HALTED THE CAR AS I STEP ON THE GAS THE ENGINE ROARS BUT THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. ONCE IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO GEAR THE CAR JOLTED FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED IN THE RAIN WHICH WAS EXTREMELY SCARY AND UNSAFE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO ACURA DEALERS TOTALING 4 VISITS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND NO ONE BELIEVES THAT ANYTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE ACURA IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. A LOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS ONLINE REVIEWS EXPLAIN THE SAME ISSUE I'M HAVING. I HAVE CONTACTED ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE AND WAS ASSURED WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS A MANAGER WOULD CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS MATTER AND THAT WAS THREE WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR OR HAVING MY FAMILY IN THE CAR AT THIS POINT.
NHTSA ODI #11090787
Official recalls
8Jun 4, 2026
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
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Suspension:rear
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Structure:frame And Members
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
May 21, 2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Apr 17, 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Interior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Exterior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Dec 18, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Nov 13, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Mar 28, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
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Exterior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Jan 29, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Nov 1, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3PE25008 · Engine Failure
Opened Aug 20, 2025 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline. The subject engine failures were analyzed as part of a Recall Query (RQ24013). It was determined that these engine failures are outside the scope of Honda Recall 23V-751. Further, evidence gathered in conjunction with RQ24013 does not suggest this failure is caused by the same crankshaft manufacturing defect that is addressed by Honda in Recall 23V-751. Based on analysis of data from RQ24013, NHTSA has closed that investigation. The significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of RQ24013 presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
EA25004 · No Restart After Auto Start/stop Engages
Opened Mar 26, 2025 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
RQ24013 · Engine Failure
Opened Nov 8, 2024 · Closed Aug 20, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalled 248,999 various Model Year (MY)2016–2020 Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine. Honda recalled these vehicles due to a crankshaft manufacturing defect that caused premature connecting rod bearing wear and engine seizure. While the out-of-scope failures involved in these complaints appear to have a very similar failure mechanism as the recalled engines, a thorough analysis of all available data from Honda has not indicated that the same manufacturing defect exists in the out-of-scope engines as the engines recalled by 23V-751. Based on this analysis ODI has determined that Honda has properly defined the scope of recall 23V-751. Consequently, ODI will close this RQ investigation. NHTSA will continue to investigate these complaints of engine failure as part of a new Preliminary Evaluation Investigation (PE25008). The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.
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