Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- January 23, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Honda
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Honda
- Product type
- Passenger Vehicles (Honda Pilot; Acura MDX Type-S; TLX Type-S)
- Model numbers
- Pilot, MDX Type-S, TLX Type-S
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
January 23, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
January 23, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What You Should 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.
About This Product
The Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV. Acura MDX Type-S and TLX Type-S are performance variants marketed by Honda's luxury divisions. The recall concerns a FI-ECU software issue across these models.
Why This Is Dangerous
A faulty FI-ECU software can cause the engine to stall or lose power, potentially resulting in a crash.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Owners may experience unexpected engine stalling. Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU at no cost. The recall affects multiple models and model years.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate your VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb.
- Visit the NHTSA recall page or Honda recall site and search 25V031000.
- Confirm whether your vehicle is listed and schedule service.
Where to find product info
VIN on driver-side dash; recall number 25V031000; recall pages at nhtsa.gov/recalls and recalls.honda.com
What timeline to expect
Service completion is expected to occur within a standard dealer visit window; full remedy processing time varies by dealership
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138
- File a complaint with NHTSA via nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the NHTSA hotline
- Keep records of all communications and service appointments
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recalls before purchasing a used vehicle
- Keep VIN handy and verify recall status periodically
- Ensure FI-ECU software is updated during service visits
- Follow dealer guidance if you notice engine performance issues
Documentation advice
Keep recall notice, VIN verification, service receipts, and any correspondence with the dealer or manufacturer
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Product Details
- Pilot (2023-2025) - MDX Type-S (2022-2025) - TLX Type-S (2021-2025) - Sold through Honda and Acura dealer networks - Model years listed above - Price: Unknown
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Affects 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S
- FI-ECU software defect may cause engine stall or power loss
- Free dealer reprogramming of FI-ECU
- Owner notification letters dated March 17, 2025
- NHTSA recall number 25V031000
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