2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 29, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
635,808 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
48 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 1, 2026 2026 Honda Passport, 2026 Honda Pilot recall: Improperly Tightened Rear Subframe Bolts
- June 4, 2026 2014-2020 Acura MDX, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline and 1 more model recall: Rear Suspension Components May Fail
- May 21, 2026 2017-2020, 2022-2026 Acura MDX, 2018-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2016-2022 Honda Accord and 14 more models recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Jan. 29, 2026 2024 Acura Integra, 2023 Honda Accord, 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid and 2 more models recall: Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207
- June 12, 2025 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot recall: Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will reprogram the EPS control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KQB and TQA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 11, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Acura MDX 2022-2024
- Acura TLX 2021-2025
- Honda Pilot 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V721000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 635,808 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | KQB, TQA |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record