Honda Recalls Nearly 295,000 Vehicles Over Engine Stall Risk

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Honda is voluntarily recalling approximately 295,000 vehicles in the United States over a potential engine issue that could lead to sudden power loss or stalling. According to a statement published by the Japanese car manufacturer, the recall affects certain 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S models.

According to NBC Los Angeles, the issue stems from improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU), which could cause sudden changes in throttle behavior. Affected drivers may see the check engine light illuminate, experience engine hesitation, or experience a complete stall, significantly increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

While Honda has not reported any confirmed incidents involving crashes or injuries related to the issue, the company has initiated the recall to proactively address the potential safety concerns. The problem was identified through the monitoring of telematics data, prompting Honda to take action. The recall aims to prevent any future incidents by ensuring that the affected vehicles are repaired with updated software, reducing the risk of engine stalls or loss of power that could lead to accidents or injuries.

“American Honda is announcing this recall to encourage owners of affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer for repair as soon as they receive notification,” the company said. The recall will involve dealerships reprogramming the FI-ECU software, free of charge, to resolve the issue.

The vehicles affected by the recall are:

  • 2023-2025 Honda Pilot
  • 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S
  • 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S

Registered owners will be notified by mail starting March 17, 2025. In the meantime, owners can check if their vehicle is affected by visiting Honda’s recall page or Acura’s recall page, or by calling Honda’s customer service at (888) 234-2138.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also published the recall notice, urging vehicle owners to take immediate action if their car is affected by the issue.

Honda launched the Acura brand almost 40 years ago. In 2024, American Honda reported sales of over 132,300 Acura vehicles and 1.291 million Honda vehicles in the U.S. Combined, the company sold more than 1.42 million vehicles across both brands, reflecting an 8.8% increase in year-over-year sales, as noted by Fox Business.

According to Newsweek, this marks Honda’s third significant recall in under a year. In October 2024, the company recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to steering issues, with an additional 700,000 recalled for fuel pump problems.