Recall 23V751000: 2016–2020 Acura MDX, 2015–2020 Acura TLX, 2018–2019 Honda Odyssey +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 248,999
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
The fix
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.
Notes
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Acura MDX
- 2017 Acura MDX
- 2018 Acura MDX
- 2019 Acura MDX
- 2020 Acura MDX
- 2015 Acura TLX
- 2016 Acura TLX
- 2017 Acura TLX
- 2018 Acura TLX
- 2019 Acura TLX
- 2020 Acura TLX
- 2018 Honda Odyssey
- 2019 Honda Odyssey
- 2016 Honda Pilot
- 2018 Honda Pilot
- 2019 Honda Pilot
- 2017 Honda Ridgeline
- 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V751000
- Manufacturer campaign
- XG1, GG0
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Mar 28, 2024
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology