Safety Recall: 2016-2018 Acura MDX & 2015-2019 TLX V6 Fuel Pump

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017

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January 29, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V060000

Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components  FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Potential Number of Units Affected 437,032

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura’s recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda’s recall number for this recall is N3X.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.safercar.gov.

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