2021-2025 Acura MDX, Acura TLX and others recall: electric power assist system
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on October 29, 2026. It covers about 635,808 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 635,808
- reported
- Oct 29, 2026
- related complaints
- 119
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning November 11, 2026.
Recall number 26V721000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 119 complaints about steering problems.
2022 Acura MDX2023 Honda Pilot2024 Honda Pilot2025 Honda Pilot
Questions about recall 26V721000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2025 Acura MDX, Acura TLX and others electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 26V721000, reported on October 29, 2026, covers about 635,808 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V721000?
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 beginning November 11, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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