CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- Risk
- An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) can cause the engine to stall or lose power while driving. This affects certain Acura MDX Type S, Honda Pilot, and Acura TLX Type S vehicles from model years 2021 through 2025.
An engine stall or sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury, particularly in traffic or at highway speeds. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair promptly.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will reprogram the FI-ECU software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX Type S | 2022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Acura TLX Type S | 20212022202320242025 |
| Honda Pilot | 202320242025 |