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NHTSA campaign 26V721000

Loss of Power Steering Assist

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potential units
635,808
Report received
Oct 29, 2026
Manufacturer ID
KQB, TQA

Recall summary

What is being 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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2022 Acura Tlx08/11/2020 - 08/18/2025
Vehicle2023 Acura Mdx12/10/2020 - 07/10/2024
Vehicle2025 Acura Tlx08/11/2020 - 08/18/2025
Vehicle2021 Acura Tlx08/11/2020 - 08/18/2025
Vehicle2025 Honda Pilot09/13/2022 - 12/23/2025
Vehicle2023 Acura Tlx08/11/2020 - 08/18/2025
Vehicle2024 Honda Pilot09/13/2022 - 12/23/2025
Vehicle2024 Acura Mdx12/10/2020 - 07/10/2024
Vehicle2022 Acura Mdx12/10/2020 - 07/10/2024
Vehicle2024 Acura Tlx08/11/2020 - 08/18/2025
Vehicle2023 Honda Pilot09/13/2022 - 12/23/2025

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files