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Honda recalls nearly 300K Pilot, Acura MDX for engine stalls


Honda is recalling 294,612 sedans and SUVs from its main brand and Acura luxury brand because of a software issue that could cause engines to stall or lose power.

Electronic control units (ECUs) in the affected vehicles may have been programmed with the wrong fuel-injection settings, according to the NHTSA. Under certain driving conditions, such as sudden throttle application, this could lead to a loss of power, hesitation, or stalling due to an improper amount of fuel being added to the engine.

Too much or too little fuel can throw off the ratio of air to fuel that’s vital for proper combustion, preventing the engine from running properly. Drivers will notice a sudden loss of propulsion if this happens, and may see a warning light on the dashboard.

This recall covers the following vehicles:

As of Jan. 16, Honda told the NHTSA that it’s aware of 674 warranty claims related to this issue across all three recalled models, but it knew of no injuries or crashes. The automaker said it was made aware of the problem by Denso, which supplied the affected vehicles’ ECUs.

The remedy is reprogramming of the ECU software, which dealers will perform free of charge. Owners who have paid for any related repairs on their own dime will be reimbursed as well.

Honda expects to mail owner notification letters Mar. 17. Owners can also call Honda’s customer service department at 1-888-234-2138 for more information, or visit the automaker’s recall hub. Honda’s reference numbers for this recall are AL0 for the Pilot and EL1 for the MDX and TLX.

The related MDX and Pilot receive some updates for 2025, including a new Black Edition range topper for the Pilot and a more general refresh for the MDX. The TLX sedan carries over unchanged after a 2024-model-year refresh.



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