The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-417 (16V417000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | KA9, KB0 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
| Report date | June 9, 2016 |
| Owners notified | July 29, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 39 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-417 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 39 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.