Honda is recalling 635,808 Acura and Honda Pilot vehicles because a software issue could cause a loss of electric power steering assist. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received the manufacturer’s report for the safety recall on Oct. 29, 2026.
The defect involves the software for the electric power steering assist, which may cause the system to enter a failsafe mode. Losing power steering makes a crash or injury more likely, according to the recall record.
| Make and Model | Model Years |
|---|---|
| Acura TLX | 2021-2025 |
| Acura MDX | 2022-2024 |
| Honda Pilot | 2023-2025 |
The recall covers certain 2021 to 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 to 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 to 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The agency’s record notes that there are no “Do not drive” or “park outside” warnings associated with this defect.
To resolve the issue, “Dealers will reprogram the EPS control unit, free of charge,” the record states. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Dec. 14, 2026, and owners may contact Honda’s customer service for more information.
Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in the recall will be searchable on the agency’s website beginning Nov. 11, 2026. Honda’s internal numbers for this recall are KQB and TQA.
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