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
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.
