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2021–2025 Acura Mdx Type S, Tlx Type S and 2023–2025 Honda Pilot recall: Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 25V-031 · January 23, 2025 · Honda

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
25V031000
Reported
January 23, 2025
Manufacturer
Honda
Part
Electrical system: software
Vehicles affected
About 294,612

What is wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

Safety risk

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

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Acura Mdx Type S (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); Acura Tlx Type S (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); Honda Pilot (2023, 2024, 2025). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

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

What is the fix?

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.