NHTSA Recall 23V458000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 124,077 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V458000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VEU, AEV, ZET |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | June 29, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 7, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Safety risk
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V458000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2020 |
| Honda Civic | 2020, 2021 |
| Honda Passport | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Honda Pilot | 2021, 2022 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.