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Honda Pilot Recall 2025 for FI-ECU Engine Stall Risk

Honda recalled 2025 Pilot SUVs and related Acura MDX Type-S and TLX Type-S vehicles sold through Honda and Acura dealer networks after a FI-ECU software error may cause engine stall or a loss of power. Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU at no charge. Owner letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for recall EL1 and AL0. For updates, use the NHTSA hotline

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

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.

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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

  1. Locate your VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb.
  2. Visit the NHTSA recall page or Honda recall site and search 25V031000.
  3. 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

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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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypePassenger Vehicles (Honda Pilot; Acura MDX Type-S; TLX Type-S)
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Brand
Model Numbers
Pilot
MDX Type-S
TLX Type-S
Report Date
January 23, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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