- 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.
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.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 20162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Acura TLX | 201520162017201820192020 |
| Honda Odyssey | 20182019 |
| Honda Pilot | 201620182019 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 20172019 |