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2017 ACURA TLX

3 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V858000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain models, this pump can fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could suddenly stall, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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Critical #23V751000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The connecting rod bearing in your engine is a crucial part that helps the engine run smoothly. A manufacturing error might have weakened this bearing, making it prone to seizing and damaging the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine is damaged, it could run poorly, stall while you're driving, and even catch fire. This could lead to a crash or serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the engine and fix or replace it, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's best to contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
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Critical #19V060000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel pump in your Acura MDX, TLX, or Honda Accord is like a crucial worker that delivers gasoline to your engine. In some 2015-2018 models with a 3.5L V6 engine, tiny particles in the fuel can clog up the pump and reduce its performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump can't do its job properly, your engine could stall while driving, which raises the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will notify you, and your dealer will update the engine control software and replace the fuel pump, if needed, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it when you receive the notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — 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.
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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall

Other ACURA TLX Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
3 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
6 recalls

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