NHTSA recall 23V-751 (23V751000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported November 13, 2023 - about 248,999 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V751000
- Also written as
- 23V-751
- Manufacturer number
- XG1, GG0
- Reported
- November 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~248,999
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-751 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.