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Acura MDX and TLX May Lose Power Steering Assistance
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing power steering assistance can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V721000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain Acura MDX and TLX vehicles because a software problem may cause them to lose power steering assistance. The recall also includes certain Honda Pilot vehicles. Dealers will update the power steering software to address the problem, and the repair is free. Honda expects to mail owner notification letters on December 14, 2026.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer to arrange the repair. You can also call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
3. Have the dealer update the power steering software free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V721000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Acura — official Acura recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Acura Steering Problems: Binding Gears and Loss of Power Assist · all 4 Acura recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Safety risk
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the EPS control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KQB and TQA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 11, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.