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Honda and Acura engines can seize from faulty bearing

NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · Reported 2023-11-13 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

critical How serious is it? About this label

Very serious — the notice warns of fire, stalling, crash, and injury, and while it does not order owners to park the vehicle, you should have it inspected right away and stop driving it if the engine knocks, runs rough, or warning lights come on.

What's wrong, in plain English

A manufacturing mistake means a bearing inside the engine — part of what lets the engine's moving pieces spin smoothly — can wear down and seize up. That damages the engine, which may then run roughly or stall while you are driving. A stalled engine in traffic can lead to a crash, and the damage can also lead to a fire. Dealers will inspect the engine and repair it, or replace it entirely if that is what it needs.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Honda or Acura is included.
2. Contact your dealer, or Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and reference recall XG1 or GG0.
3. Schedule the free inspection and engine repair or replacement; owner letters have been mailed in stages from March 2024 through January 2025, so call now rather than waiting for yours.

Affected vehicles (11)

2018 Acura MDX
2018 Acura TLX
2018 Honda Odyssey
2018 Honda Pilot
2019 Acura MDX
2019 Acura TLX
2019 Honda Odyssey
2019 Honda Pilot
2019 Honda Ridgeline
2020 Acura MDX
2020 Acura TLX

Who to contact

Acura — official Acura recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda engine recalls keep centering on rod bearings and oil leaks · all 11 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.