Honda and Acura Recall Nearly 300K Vehicles Over Software Flaw

Honda and Acura Recall Nearly 300K Vehicles Over Dangerous Software Flaw

Unsplash | Updated: June 12, 2026

Remedy Free dealer software update Authorized Honda and Acura dealers update the FI-ECU software at no charge; owners who already paid for this repair may be eligible for reimbursement

Recall Date January 2025 Owner notification letters mailed beginning March 2025

Units Affected 294,612 vehicles 2023–25 Honda Pilot, 2022–25 Acura MDX Type S, 2021–25 Acura TLX Type S

Hazard Engine stall — crash risk Improper FI-ECU programming can cause the engine to hesitate, lose drive power, or stall

Documentation Required For reimbursement only The free dealer update needs no documents; reimbursement for repairs you already paid for requires proof of payment

What's the Honda Recall 2025?

In January 2025, American Honda Motor Co. announced a recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covering nearly 300,000 Honda and Acura vehicles (294,612 to be precise). This is a software recall: improperly programmed fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) software can cause the engine to stall or lose power. It is not a mechanical fuel-pump defect — Honda's separate fuel-pump recalls (including a late-2024 recall of about 720,000 vehicles for high-pressure fuel pumps that can crack and leak, affecting certain Accord, CR-V Hybrid, and Civic models) cover different vehicles and a different fix.

Specifically, this recall is due to improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) settings, which can cause sudden changes in throttle opening, leading to the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminating and/or the engine losing drive power, hesitating, or stalling. This potentially increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Which Honda Models Are Included in the Recall?

The recall includes the following vehicles:

• 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S
• 2023-2025 Honda Pilot
• 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S

What Actions Should Qualifying Consumers Take?

Honda began notifying registered owners of affected vehicles by mail in March 2025, asking them to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will update the FI-ECU software free of charge. Owners who have already paid for these repairs may be eligible for reimbursement.

There is no online claim form for this recall — the remedy happens at the dealership. To check whether your vehicle is affected, run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, then schedule the free software update with an authorized Honda or Acura dealer.

Is the Recall Due to a Dangerous Flaw?

Yes, this is a potentially dangerous flaw. The improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) can cause the engine to lose drive power, hesitate, or stall. This increases the risk of a crash or injury, making it a significant safety concern.

How Much Can I Get Paid?

If you qualify, owners who have paid for the repairs at their own expense may be eligible for reimbursement according to the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. To seek reimbursement, contact an authorized Honda or Acura dealer and provide proof of payment for the repairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Honda and Acura models are included in the recall?

The recall covers 294,612 vehicles: 2023–2025 Honda Pilot, 2022–2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2021–2025 Acura TLX Type S models.

Is the Honda recall due to a dangerous flaw?

Yes. Improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) can cause the engine to lose drive power, hesitate, or stall, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

What should owners of affected vehicles do?

Honda began notifying registered owners by mail in March 2025, asking them to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will update the FI-ECU software free of charge. Owners who already paid for this repair may be eligible for reimbursement.

Do I need proof to get reimbursed?

Yes. Owners seeking reimbursement for repairs they already paid for will need to provide proof of payment, per the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. The free dealer software update itself requires no documentation.