NHTSA recall 19V060000
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Acura MDX and 2 more
Reported Jan 29, 2019437,032 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number N3X, P3WBuilt Aug 27, 2014 – Jun 20, 2016
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
The risk
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.