Acura Recall 25V-031: Electrical system – software

The problem

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

The risk

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	25V-031 (25V031000)
Manufacturer number	EL1, AL0
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component	Electrical system › Software
Report date	January 23, 2025
Owners notified	March 17, 2025
Vehicles affected	294,612
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 4 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 25V-031 repair free?

Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 294,612 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.