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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V031📅 Jan 24, 2025

2021–2025 Acura TLX Type S & 2022–2025 Acura MDX Type S + 1 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V031000
Manufacturer recall #
EL1, AL0
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
294,612
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-888-234-2138
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 17, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V031 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V031?

2021–2025 Acura TLX Type S & 2022–2025 Acura MDX Type S + 1 more. 294,612 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Acura dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-234-2138.