2022–2025 Acura MDX Type S, 2021–2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2023–2025 Honda Pilot Recall: A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU)…
NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · Electrical System · filed Jan 23, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Acura vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V031000 (manufacturer number EL1, AL0). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.