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Honda Pilot Recall 23V751: Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize, Risking Stall or Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V751, reported November 13, 2023, 248,999 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A manufacturing error can cause the connecting rod bearing inside the engine to wear and seize, which can damage the engine. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, which increases the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Authorized Honda and Acura dealers will inspect the engine and repair it, or replace the engine if needed, at no cost to you. Owner letters are being mailed on staggered schedules that depend on model year, so you may not have received one yet. Honda customer service can be reached at 1-888-234-2138.

You can check whether your vehicle has open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or on Honda's or Acura's website. If your vehicle is affected, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V751Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
Risk
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy
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

Acura MDX20162017201820192020
Acura TLX201520162017201820192020
Honda Odyssey20182019
Honda Pilot201620182019
Honda Ridgeline20172019