It doesn’t seem like any automaker is immune to recalls, even brands known for reliability. Here’s how to know if your Honda has a brake pedal recall.
If you own a Honda Pilot from model years between 2023 and 2025, your mid-size crossover SUV might be at risk of a crash due to a defective brake pedal. We know this thanks to Honda, who recently issued a Safety Recall Report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) detailing the issue. The defect affects an estimated 184,253 units of the Honda Pilot manufactured between December 16, 2022, and November 6, 2024. A lesser number of other Honda cars, including the 2021-2025 Acura TLX (7,332 units) and the 2023-2025 Acura MDX (67,448 units), are also affected by this issue.
According to Honda, this defect centers around an improperly fastened metal pin that connects the brake pedal of these vehicles to the rest of the braking system. Normally, the end of this pin is flattened or pressed in a process called ‘staking’ to make sure it can’t move or fall out.
