Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) — Loss of Power Steering Assist

Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.

What’s wrong

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.

What to do

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 NHTSA.gov beginning November 11, 2026.

Who to contact: 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 NHTSA.gov beginning November 11, 2026.

The product

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.

Details

Units affected: 635808
Recall date: October 29, 2026
Brand: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Model, lot or SKU numbers

The official notice

This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.

Their exact wording: “Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) — Loss of Power Steering Assist”

Read it on NHTSA →

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