The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-751 (23V751000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | XG1, GG0 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| Report date | November 13, 2023 |
| Owners notified | March 28, 2024 |
| Vehicles affected | 248,999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2016 Acura MDX engine problems 172
- 2017 Acura MDX engine problems 97
- 2018 Acura MDX engine problems 54
- 2019 Acura MDX engine problems 77
- 2020 Acura MDX engine problems 102
- 2015 Acura TLX engine problems 97
- 2016 Acura TLX engine problems 41
- 2017 Acura TLX engine problems 34
- 2018 Acura TLX engine problems 43
- 2019 Acura TLX engine problems 45
- 2020 Acura TLX engine problems 26
- 2018 Honda Odyssey engine problems 202
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-751 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 248,999 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.