On the Dash:
- NHTSA has opened a probe into over 1.4 million U.S. Honda vehicles.
- The investigation covers MY2016–2020 Acura MDC, MY2018–2020 Acura TLX, MY2018–2020 Honda Odyssey, MY2016–2020 Honda Pilot and MY2017–2019 Honda Ridgeline.
- This investigation follows a previous probe that was closed.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating over 1.4 million Honda vehicles sold in the United States due to defective connecting rod bearings that may fail, leading to complete engine failure.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received 414 reports of issues affecting the 3.5-liter V6 engines. The investigation covers 1,410,806 vehicles from the following model years and nameplates:
- 2016–2020 Acura MDC
- 2018–2020 Acura TLX
- 2018–2020 Honda Odyssey
- 2016–2020 Honda Pilot
- 2017–2019 Honda Ridgeline
Currently, there have been seven reports from both the ODI and the manufacturer of crashes or fires, but there are no reported injuries or fatalities related to the investigation.
In November 2024, NHTSA opened a probe into over 1 million Honda engines after the automaker recalled 249,000 vehicles for a similar issue concerning the connecting rod bearing. That probe has since been closed.
NHTSA’s ODI has determined that this latest recall is outside of the scope of the previous recall (23V-751. Due to the sheer number of reports of engine failure, the U.S. agency is opening another probe to assess the potential safety risks thoroughly.
