Honda recalls over 290K vehicles due to software error that could cause engine to stall

New York’s Staten Island — A nearly 300,000 car safety recall has been issued by Honda for both its own brand and its luxury brand, Acura.

Because of a software flaw that affects the fuel injection system, the business is recalling a few versions of its Acura TLX Type S luxury vehicle, Acura MLX Type S SUV, and Honda Pilot SUV.

The engine may slow or lose power as a result of this issue, raising the possibility of a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the recall may impact over 294,000 automobiles.

The 2021–2025 Acura TLX Type S, the 2022–2025 Acura MDX Type S, and the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot are the model years for which this recall applies.

The Type-S grade is the only Acura car model affected by the recall, not the base versions, according to documentation the Honda business submitted to the NHTSA.

According to an NHTSA safety notice, the primary reason of the recall is a software flaw in the vehicle’s fuel injection electronic control unit that may result in power loss or stalling when the throttle opening is abruptly changed.

Honda will get in touch with the owners of impacted vehicles and advise them to take their cars to a dealership so that the software problem can be fixed for free.

According to paperwork the automaker filed with the NHTSA, registered owners of all impacted vehicles will receive a letter asking them to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. Reimbursement may be available to owners who have paid for certain repairs out of pocket.

To find out if their vehicle is impacted by the recall, owners of Honda or Acura vehicles can call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

In March, owners of affected vehicles will receive notification letters from the automaker.