Honda
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into 414 reports of connecting-rod bearing failures in Honda and Acura vehicles with the automaker’s 3.5-liter V-6 engine.
- The problem can lead to complete engine failure and a risk of crashes or fires, NHTSA said.
- The investigation will look at vehicles from 2020 and older model years, including Acura MDX and TLX and Honda Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline models.
More than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles are subjects of a newly opened preliminary evaluation to investigate reports of engine failure. Included in the probe are the 2016–20 Acura MDX, 2018–20 Acura TLX, 2016–20 Honda Pilot, 2017–19 Honda Ridgeline, and 2018–20 Honda Odyssey, all equipped with Honda’s 3.5-liter V-6.NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said in its document dated August 20 that this investigation is being treated as separate from a 2023 recall over a connecting-rod bearing failure that included many of the same vehicles from 2016–19 model years. The current investigation is a preliminary step before a recall, if found to be necessary, is issued. The document shows 414 incidents reported to ODI including four crashes or fires, as well as 2598 manufacturer reports, without giving details.Owners of potentially affected vehicles can check the NHTSA recalls site for more information, although it could be some time before a conclusion is available or a recall issued.Other 2025 Recalls
- Recall: Honda Pilots May Have Loose Brake Pedals
- Recall: Honda Pilot, Acura MDX and TLX May Stall
Source: caranddriver.com
