Honda Recalls 635,808 Vehicles Over Steering Defect
Affected Acura TLX, Acura MDX and Honda Pilot models may lose power steering assist due to a software defect.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Automotive — General
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Honda is recalling 635,808 vehicles, including certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models, over a software defect in the electric power steering assist. The defect can cause the system to enter failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it matters
The loss of power steering assist affects how drivers control their vehicles, and the recall reaches a large number of U.S. owners of these models. Honda has received one injury report and no death reports linked to the recall.
The recall covers 635,808 vehicles, with one injury report and no death reports connected to the defect. It is not stated how many affected vehicles have already entered failsafe mode.
The players
Honda
Honda is the Japanese automaker that issued the recall covering the affected vehicles.
Acura
Acura is Honda's luxury division, whose TLX and MDX models are included in the recall.
The details
The defect lies in the software controlling the electric power steering assist, which can trigger failsafe mode and cut assist. Owners will be notified by letter on December 14, and dealerships will update the system at no charge.
Timeline
Honda received its one injury report during the period from May 2022 to October 22, 2026.
Owner notification letters will be sent on December 14.
Roadmap
Recalls of this kind are handled through the NHTSA process established under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which requires manufacturers to notify owners and remedy defects at no cost. Honda's free software update follows that framework, placing the remedy at dealerships rather than requiring part replacement.
Owners of the affected Acura TLX, Acura MDX and Honda Pilot models should watch for the December 14 notification letter and schedule a free dealership update. Until the update is performed, the power steering assist may be lost if the system enters failsafe mode.
The takeaway
Owners should confirm their vehicle is covered by the recall and schedule the free electric power steering update at a dealership once their notification letter arrives. Acting on the letter reduces the chance of an unexpected loss of steering assist.
What happens next
Owners will receive notification letters on December 14, after which they can take their vehicles to a dealership for the free software update.
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