Honda recalls new Acura SUVs over loss of power steering

Honda recalls new Acura SUVs over loss of power steering

September 19, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – September 19, 2025 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 17,334 2025 Acura RDX crossover SUVs whose steering wheel may become hard to turn. This makes maneuvering more difficult, augmenting the chances of a crash.

Recall summary

The affected vehicles feature electronic power steering (EPS) to reduce the effort required to turn the steering wheel. 

Due to a calibration error, the EPS may malfunction, leaving the driver with no power-steering assistance. 

Recall risks

While steering the vehicle without EPS is possible, it would require considerably more effort, upping the risk of a crash.

Other Honda recalls

In February 2025, almost 300,000 Honda and Acura SUVs were recalled over a software glitch that could have caused them to stall while driving.  

In December 2025, Honda recalled more than 200,000 vehicles to fix a fuel leak that could have set them on fire. 

The repair

The dealers will update the EPS software free of charge.   

The owners should receive their notifications by October 20, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 17,500 Acura crossovers are affected by this Honda power steering recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Honda over stalled cars, risk of fire

US government investigates Honda over stalled cars, risk of fire

September 9, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Washington, D.C. – September 9, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Honda (NYSE:HMC) whose vehicles may stall or catch fire. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic.  

If this Honda engine issue leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, including: 

  • 2018 – 2020 Acura TLX
  • 2016 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2018 – 2020 Honda Odyssey
  • 2016 – 2020 Honda Pilot
  • 2017 – 2019 Honda Ridgeline

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on August 20, 2025, following more than 400 complaints of stalled Honda and Acura vehicles. 

According to the claims, the engines would seize due to damaged crankshaft bearings. As a result, the vehicle would lose motive power or burst into flames. 

What is a crankshaft?

The crankshaft is a moving part inside the engine that transfers power from the pistons to the transmission. It rotates on bearings, whose job is to reduce friction and ensure smooth movement.

Risks

A stalled car may get hit by other vehicles, especially if this occurs in fast-moving traffic, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, if the engine’s internal moving parts could pierce the engine block and cause a fire.

Dangerous situations

The perils of vehicle stalling in real-life situations can be illustrated by the experience of an owner whose 2017 Honda Pilot started making odd noises before stalling and bursting into flames. The car became a “total loss,” fortunately sparing the life of the “hysterical” driver.

Other reports state metallic knocking sounds from the engine, usually accompanied by the loss of power with no ability to restart the vehicle afterward.   

Investigation background

In December 2023, the Japanese carmaker recalled more than 200,000 Honda and Acura models to address the problem with their crankshafts. 

In November 2024, the U.S. government auto safety regulator opened an investigation after receiving nearly 200 complaints of engine failures in vehicles not affected by this recall. They revealed no evidence that crankshafts in these vehicles were incorrectly manufactured and consequently closed the investigation.

The present investigation was opened after the agency received a flood of complaints regarding stalling vehicles that were not part of either the previous investigation or recall.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This investigation may lead to a Honda engine stall recall, potentially affecting more than 1.4 million vehicles. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government upgrades and expands Honda stall investigation

US government upgrades and expands Honda stall investigation

April 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator has upgraded and expanded its investigation of Honda (NYSE:HMC) cars that may stall and not restart.

The investigation comes on the back of close to 1,300 complaints and could lead to a recall of roughly 2.2 million vehicles, including:

  • 2015 – 2025 Acura TLX
  • 2016 – 2025 Acura MDX
  • 2016 – 2015 Honda Pilot
  • 2018 – 2025 Honda Odyssey
  • 2019 – 2025 Honda Passport
  • 2020 – 2025 Honda Ridgeline

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), originally opened an investigation on June 3, 2022, following more than 200 complaints regarding Honda Passport SUVs that would fail to restart. 

This would happen after the vehicle came to a complete halt and the start-stop system automatically shut off the engine to enhance fuel efficiency.

In January 2023, Honda issued two service bulletins, instructing dealers how to deal with this problem. But this remedy proved insufficient, with many cars reportedly still stalling even after being repaired.

The investigation has now been upgraded to a so-called engineering analysis. This means that the investigators will conduct a deeper analysis to assess the effectiveness of the repairs done so far. In addition, the scope of the investigation has been widened to add more cars that were included in the service bulletins, as well as some newer models.

Recall risks

A stationary car may get hit by other vehicles, especially if the defect occurs in dense traffic, increasing the risk of an injury.  

In fact, this investigation comes on the heels of four crashes and two injuries. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.

Dangerous situations

A driver complained that her 2016 Honda Pilot “has stalled several times on the busiest highway in Hawaii during rush hour traffic”. The person had to put their car in Park and wait at least 30 seconds for it to restart “in the middle of a [busy] highway.”

Another driver expressed that he feared that he was going to be “killed” in the car if it did not stop losing power. Honda apparently advised him to leave the vehicle in “moving traffic” to “film” the problem, further adding to his worries.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a step below a recall where the car maker lets dealers know about how to fix a common, recurring problem that does not represent a serious safety issue. Unlike in a recall, dealers are not required to proactively reach out to drivers.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This investigation may lead to a Honda stall recall, potentially affecting more than 2.2 million vehicles. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Honda issues large-scale recall over risk of stall

Honda issues large-scale recall over risk of stall

February 18, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – February 18, 2025 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 294,612 cars that may stall while driving. This augments the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

The following SUVs and luxury cars are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2025 Acura MDX Type-S
  • 2021 – 2025 Acura TLX Type-S
  • 2023 – 2025 Honda Pilot

Recall summary  

The engine operation is controlled by a computer called the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). In the affected vehicles, a software error in the ECU code may cause them to lose power if the driver suddenly hits gas.  

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle can get hit by oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of an injury. 

Warning signs

The defect may trigger the malfunction indicator light (MIL)  on the dashboard. 

Background of the recall

Leading up to the recall, the automaker receiving 674 warranty claims regarding the defect. Luckily, no injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Honda recalls

In December 2024, Honda Passport SUVs were recalled because of a risk of fire caused by a fuel leak, as reported. 

In June 2024, a U.S. government investigation prompted Honda to recall Ridgeline pickups over defective rearview cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will reprogram the ECU free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by March 17, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Honda stall recall affects close to 300,000 vehicles. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Honda recalls new Acura MDX SUVs over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Honda recalls new Acura MDX SUVs over malfunctioning rearview cameras   

February 11, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – February 11, 2025 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 9,221 2025 Acura MDX SUVs that may fail to show a rearview camera image. This flaw reduces visibility while backing up, upping the chances of an accident.

Recall summary  

A software glitch may cause the center information display to go blank when the driver shifts into reverse.

Recall risks

The lack of rearview camera image limits the visibility when reversing, increasing the chances of a crash, injury or property damage. 

Other Honda recalls

In December 2024, Honda recalled SUVs over a fuel leak that could cause them to catch fire, as reported. 

In June 2024, Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks were also recalled over malfunctioning rearview cameras following a US government investigation. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the center display with an improved one free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by March 3, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 9,000 Acura SUVs are affected by this Honda rearview camera recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Honda recalls 750,000 cars with airbags that may hurt children

Honda recalls 750,000 cars with airbags that may hurt children

February 20, 2024 Joseph Estabillo ,

Torrance, CA – February 20, 2024 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which also owns the Acura brand, is recalling 750,114 vehicles due to incorrect airbags deploying in a crash, potentially increasing the risk of injury to certain occupants. The recall comes on the back of several thousand warranty claims and covers some of the following vehicles:

  • 2020–2022 Honda Accord
  • 2020–2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
  • 2020–2022 Honda Civic 
  • 2021 Honda Civic Type R
  • 2020–2021 Honda CR-V
  • 2020–2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
  • 2020–2022 Honda Odyssey
  • 2020–2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2020–2021 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2022 Acura MDX
  • 2020 Acura RDX
  • 2022 Acura RDX

Recall summary  

Cars typically have a sensor on the seats that determines the occupant’s weight and prevents the airbags from deploying if the minimum weight requirement is not met, such as in the case of a child or a person weighing less than 108 lbs.

In the affected cars, the front passenger seat weight sensor “may crack and short-circuit,” allowing the airbag to deploy regardless of the occupant weight. The defect is caused by a supplier error.

The full list of the affected models is available here.

Recall risks

All risks caused by defective front passenger airbags are explained in this article about a similar Tesla recall. 

Warning signs

Users may notice the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light activated on the dashboard, with the passenger airbag indicator turned off.  

Background of the recall

Leading up to the recall, the manufacturer received 3,834 warranty claims. No injuries have been reported.

Other Honda recalls

In July 2023, Honda also issued a recall for almost 1.2 million vehicles on account of a rearview camera issue, as reported.  

In December 2023, the manufacturer recalled Acura, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline cars that may stall or catch fire, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensor on all affected models with a component that uses the original material. The repairs are free of charge, and Honda will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs prior to the recall..  

Owners will receive letters with more information on March 18, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 750,000 vehicles are affected by this Honda front passenger airbag recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Honda recalls Acura, Odyssey cars that may stall or catch fire

Honda recalls Acura, Odyssey cars that may stall or catch fire  

December 6, 2023 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA  – December 6, 2023 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, has recalled 248,999 vehicles that may lose power or burst into flames. Both situations greatly augment the risk of a crash and injury. 

This recall comes on the back of multitudinous warranty claims and affects the following vehicles: 

  • 2016 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2015 – 2020 Acura TLX
  • 2018 – 2019 Honda Odyssey 
  • 2018 – 2019 Honda Pilot
  • 2016 Honda Pilot
  • 2017 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2019 Honda Ridgeline

Recall summary  

A car’s engine has many moving components, with bearings between some of them to help reduce friction. In the affected vehicles, an engine’s internal rotating part – called the crankshaft – was not built within design specifications, which can cause the bearing that connects to it to fail. This can result in a stall or a fire caused by a subsequent oil leak.

Honda has listed the whole engine subassembly, with part number 10002-5J2-A00, as the cause of this recall. 

Recall risks

The risk of both fire and stall are described in this article about a recent Mercedes-Benz recall for the same issues.

Warning signs 

The driver may notice abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine bay and “decreased engine output.” In addition, these issues could also trigger the check engine light on the dashboard.   

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of almost 1,500 warranty claims. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Other Honda recalls

Some of these Honda vehicles may have been affected by a recall from July 2023, which was caused by rearview camera issues. 

In the same month, a brake failure prompted the Japanese car maker to recall a batch of their SUVs and pickups.  

The repair

Dealers will check the engine and will either repair or replace it free of charge.

Owners will receive letters with more information around January 2, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost a quarter million cars are affected by this Honda engine stall recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Honda recalls vehicles whose brakes may fail

Honda recalls vehicles whose brakes may fail

July 8, 2023 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – July 8, 2023 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 124,077 cars whose brakes may fail. This impacts the vehicle’s ability to stop, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

The list of the affected vehicles includes: 

  • 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2020 – 2021 Honda Civic
  • 2021 – 2023 Honda Passport
  • 2021 – 2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2020 – 2023 Honda Ridgeline

Recall summary  

The brake pedal in a car is powered by the master cylinder, which generates the pressure necessary for the brake to work. The operation of the brake is also helped by a booster, which multiplies the force generated by the driver’s foot, reducing the necessary physical effort. 

In the affected cars, the brake master cylinder was incorrectly bolted to the brake booster. As a result, the two parts may separate, which would “cause the loss of brake function.”

Recall risks

An unexpected loss of brake function would dramatically increase the odds of a crash.

Other Honda recalls

In April 2023, Honda recalled more than half a million CR-V SUVs whose suspensions may detach because of corrosion. 

More than 117,000 Honda Ridgeline pickups were recalled in December 2022 because their rearview cameras failed to display an image, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the booster assembly, if necessary, be free of charge.

Owners will be notified on August 7, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 120,000 cars and light pickup trucks are affected by this Honda failing brakes recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Honda recalls over 600,000 cars that may stall

Honda recalls over 600,000 cars that may stall

April 6, 2021 Rebecca Rand ,

Torrance, CA – April 6, 2021 – Honda (NYSE:HMC) has expanded a previous recall to include 628,124 of additional vehicles with faulty fuel pumps that may cause the car to stall. The pumps are manufactured by Denso, (OTCMKTS:DNZOY) – an auto parts maker that forms part of the Toyota Group – that is behind this and other recalls by major car manufacturers starting last summer.

 This recall includes:

  • 2019 Acura ILX 
  • 2019 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2019 – 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
  • 2019 – 2020 Acura RDX
  • 2019 – 2020 Acura TLX
  • 2019 – 2020 Honda Accord
  • 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
  • 2019 – 2020 Honda Civic
  • 2019 – 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback
  • 2019 Honda Civic Type-R
  • 2018 – 2019 Honda CR-V
  • 2019 Honda Fit
  • 2019 Honda HR-V 
  • 2019 – 2020 Honda Insight
  • 2019 Honda Odyssey
  • 2019 Honda Passport 
  • 2019 Honda Pilot
  • 2019 Honda Ridgeline

Recall summary  

The Denso fuel pumps at the center of the recall have a small plastic component, called an impeller, that sucks gas from a car’s fuel tank to pump it into the engine. Some of the impellers were manufactured in a way that can cause the plastic to weaken and become misshapen, causing the whole fuel pump to malfunction. Without a pump moving fuel into the engine, the car might not start or could stall while driving.

Background of the recall

The original Honda recall was announced in May of last year and included some of the model and model years listed above. Overall, Denso had manufactured over two million defective pumps which has caused Toyota. Honda and Subaru to recall their cars starting last summer.

Warning signs

The driver may be alerted to the fuel pump malfunction if he or she notices that the malfunction indicator light (MIL) or the master warning indicator come on. Additionally, the engine may run “rough” when the car is started or idled. This means that you may hear weird noises or feel the car vibrate or shake. Take the car in for repair as soon as you notice these signs to keep the situation from getting worse.

Risks

You can read more about the risks posed by these faulty fuel pumps in our article about Toyota’s Denso fuel pump recall.

The repair

Honda and Acura dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly for free. Notifications with more information about when and how to seek repairs will be sent to owners starting on May 18.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 628,000 vehicles are included in this Honda and Acura recall. To see if your car is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Another Honda fuel pump recall announced for popular Honda and Acura models

Another Honda fuel pump recall announced for popular Honda and Acura models

June 6, 2020 Joe Glaser ,

Laguna Hills – June 6, 2020 – In the latest in a litany of 2020 Honda recalls, the automaker has recalled thousands of vehicles over a potentially-faulty fuel pump that could cause the cars to stall. But unlike the last recall, which only affected models with a certain V6 engine, this recall affects all the following models, regardless of engine:

  • 2018-19 Acura NSX
  • 2019 Acura RDX
  • 2019 Acura RLX
  • 2019 Acura RLX Hybrid
  • 2018-19 Honda Accord
  • 2018-19 Honda Civic
  • 2019 Honda Fit
  • 2018-19 Honda HR-V
  • 2019-20 Honda Insight

Honda says 136,057 vehicles in America are affected; worldwide, over 1.4 million vehicles are hit by this recall. Honda will notify owners of the affected cars of the recall by the end of July, but owners can find out if their car is affected right now.

Fuel pump failure

A manufacturing defect could cause the fuel pump in the affected models to suddenly stop working, depriving the engine of fuel, and causing it to stall. This stall could happen at any speed, and entirely without warning.

Stalling can cause a loss of control

Like other defects that could cause a car to stall at highway speed, a faulty fuel pump poses a grave safety risk: not only is it possible you won’t be able to accelerate, you could also lose power steering, power brakes, and other systems that make your car much easier to drive than it otherwise would be. If your fuel pump fails, you will not be able to restart the car.

The safest thing to do is turn on your flashers and try to get out of the road. If traffic conditions do not permit you to do this, stay in your lane – you don’t want to block two lanes at once. Call 911 and stay in your car until help arrives, because your car isn’t going anywhere without a tow.

While Honda and Acura recall reports show no known accidents because of this defect, the possibility of a crash remains.

Honda recall history

While this is the first 2020 Honda recalls for the affected cars, other recalls have revealed other Honda safety issues. Earlier in 2020, fuel pumps in other cars were recalled, while in 2019, over 100,000 2019 Honda CR-V’s were recalled for potentially-dangerous air bags.

Get it fixed for free

Once parts become available, Honda will repair all the affected vehicles for free at any certified Honda or Acura service center. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to proactively look up their VIN to find out if their vehicle is part of this recall.

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