NHTSA Recall 23V751000: Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 248,999 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V751000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | XG1, GG0 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Report received | November 13, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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 23V751000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Acura TLX | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2018, 2019 |
| Honda Pilot | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2017, 2019 |
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.