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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Engines & Powertrains

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Engine Stall from Software Error

Agency Publication Date: January 23, 2025
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Summary

Honda is recalling approximately 294,612 vehicles, including 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S models. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) can cause the engine to suddenly stall or lose power while driving. Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the issue.

Risk

A sudden engine stall or loss of power while the vehicle is in motion can lead to a loss of control and significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's VIN to see if it is among the affected 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, or 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S models.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda or Acura dealer to schedule a service appointment for the software update.
  3. 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.
  4. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Software update for the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU).

How to: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S
Part / Model:
Acura MDX Type-S
Date Ranges: Model Years 2022-2025
Product: 2023-2025 Honda Pilot
Part / Model:
Honda Pilot
Date Ranges: Model Years 2023-2025
Product: 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S
Part / Model:
Acura TLX Type-S
Date Ranges: Model Years 2021-2025

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V031000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Units Affected: 294,612 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 17, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: EL1, AL0
Agency Last Updated: March 25, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response