Honda is facing a new issue in the US market, impacting three of its models, due to a system that may compromise handling in specific situations. A total of 635,808 vehicles are affected by the issue, with the company planning to provide free repairs at authorized dealerships.
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The review encompasses three models, spanning across multiple years: the Honda Pilot from 2023 through 2025, the Acura MDX from 2022 to 2024, and the Acura TLX from 2021 to 2025.
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The largest group of affected vehicles is concentrated in the first category, totaling 383,110 units. The MDX accounts for an additional 177,100 vehicles, while the TLX contributes 75,598 units.
A technical issue affecting the electric steering system is attributed to a software flaw developed by Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, a supplier of the technology. The problem arises from an incorrect mathematical calculation that triggers an internal error, prompting the system to automatically disable support as a precautionary measure to prevent potential malfunctions.
In such circumstances, a vehicle's driver maintains control of the steering wheel, albeit requiring significantly greater force to execute turns. This issue is particularly noticeable during low-speed maneuvers, parking, or high-speed maneuvers, where enhanced assistance is crucial.
Honda has expressed concern that the alert system's ability to illuminate indicators corresponding to the electric direction may compromise vehicle control, thereby increasing the likelihood of an accident.
Reports of an issue began surfacing in November 2021, but initial analysis of the affected items was unable to pinpoint the cause of the problem, as error codes had been stripped during prior updates.
Honda's investigation into a reported fault in its vehicles continued to unfold in August 2025, when the supplier successfully reproduced the issue. Following this development, Honda was able to replicate the fault through the use of camera recordings installed in the vehicles. The investigation revealed that the error occurs under specific circumstances, namely when the vehicle is traveling in a straight line.
Honda made the definitive decision to recall vehicles on October 22, 2026, following a series of warranty claims and a reported injury. By that point, the company had documented 146 warranty claims and one injury report, with no fatalities associated with the issue.
Honda and Acura dealers will provide a software update to the electric steering control unit at no cost to owners, eliminating the need for mechanical component replacement.
Notification letters regarding a vehicle safety campaign are scheduled to be mailed starting on December 14, 2026. As of November 11, vehicle owners can verify if their vehicle is part of the initiative by utilizing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) VIN withdrawal search tool, which requires the vehicle's unique identification number.
Honda has established a dedicated phone line, 1-866-784-1870, for customers to inquire about concerns related to the review identified by reference number 26V721.
Honda and Acura have recently undergone a management review, which follows a series of review calls involving both brands this year. Earlier in June, the companies issued a recall affecting approximately 900,000 vehicles due to corrosion issues, as well as over 100,000 units related to airbag malfunctions.
Honda has recently initiated a campaign to address issues related to the pinchback kit in certain Accord and CR-V models, which was announced in October. The company is also undertaking a comprehensive revision of its American product lineup, focusing on three key models.
