Honda Pilot, Acura TLX and MDX recalled for loss of power steering assist
Certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles have software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist that may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode. That can result in a loss of power steering assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls
What to do
- Take the vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer, where the EPS control unit will be reprogrammed free of charge.
- Look for an owner notification letter, which is expected to be mailed December 14, 2026.
- Contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 with recall numbers KQB and TQA.
- After November 11, 2026, check whether your VIN is involved at NHTSA.gov.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Products
- 2021 ACURA TLX · 2022 ACURA MDX · 2022 ACURA TLX · 2023 ACURA MDX · 2023 ACURA TLX · 2023 HONDA PILOT · 2024 ACURA MDX · 2024 ACURA TLX · 2024 HONDA PILOT · 2025 ACURA TLX · 2025 HONDA PILOT
Details
- Units affected
- 635808
- Recall number
- 26V721000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- 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. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Hazard
- 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.
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