Honda recalls vehicles over loss of stability

Honda recalls vehicles over loss of stability 

July 22, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – July 22, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 880,514 SUVs and pickups whose rear suspensions may break. This would reduce stability, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2014 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2016 – 2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2017 – 2023 Honda Ridgeline 
  • 2019 – 2023 Honda Passport 

The defect only affects vehicles sold in the so-called “Salt Belt” states where salt – which is highly corrosive to vehicles’ undersides – is routinely used for de-icing the roads in the winter.

Recall summary

Suspension components are attached to a subframe, which is bolted onto the vehicle’s underbody and is coated with paint to protect it from corrosion.

Due to a supplier error, the paint can peel off prematurely, exposing the subframe and its mounting points to the salt. This can loosen and misalign the rear suspension, causing it to fail.

The full list of the affected states is available here.

Recall risks

A broken or misaligned rear suspension affects the vehicle’s stability and braking performance, significantly augmenting the risk of a crash and injury.  

Warning signs 

Apart from impaired handling, drivers may also notice unusual noises or vibrations coming from the back of the vehicle. 

Other Honda recalls

In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs whose power steering could have malfunctioned, resulting in increased steering effort. 

Honda is also subject to at least three separate U.S. government investigations, including one concerning rearview camera failure on nearly 130,000 cars, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will repair the subframe free of charge as it is customary with any recalls.

Notifications to the owners are set to be mailed by July 7, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 880,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Honda rear suspension recall. To do a Honda or Acura recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Honda recalls multiple models with defective airbags

Honda recalls multiple models with defective airbags 

July 13, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – July 13, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which also owns the Acura brand, is recalling 98,892 vehicles whose passenger airbags may inadvertently deploy in a crash. This defect ups the chances of an injury.  

The lengthy list of the affected models includes:

  • 2023 Acura TLX
  • 2023 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2025 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2018 – 2020 Honda Fit
  • 2018 – 2021 Acura TLX
  • 2019 – 2024 Acura RDX
  • 2017 – 2020 Acura MDX 
  • 2022 – 2026 Acura MDX
  • 2017 – 2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2016 – 2022 Honda Civic
  • 2017 – 2022 Honda CR-V

Recall summary

The front passenger seat has a weight sensor, which allows passenger front and knee airbags to deploy when needed in a crash. 

In the affected vehicles, this sensor may short-circuit due to a supplier error. This can cause airbag deployment when it should be suppressed, such as in the event of a child or a smaller person occupying the seat. 

For the full list of the included vehicles, please visit the following link.

Recall risks

The inadvertent deployment of the airbags could injure the person in the front passenger seat.

Warning signs

The driver may see the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illuminate or notice that the passenger airbag indicator is off.

Background of the recall

Leading up to the recall, the carmaker received 228 warranty claims pertaining to the issue. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Other Honda recalls

In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs because their power steering could have failed.

The carmaker is also currently under investigation by the U.S. government over alleged engine failures that may cause the vehicle to stall or even catch fire. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat weight sensor free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by July 6, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 100,000 vehicles are affected by this Honda 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 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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