Honda Recalls Over 259,000 Vehicles in US Due to Brake Pedal Issue
Honda is recalling more than 259,000 of its vehicles across the United States due to a problem that can cause the brake pedal to shift out of position, potentially interfering with a driver’s ability to stop or slow down.
According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall covers certain Honda Pilot models between 2023 and 2025, as well as Acura brand vehicles including 2021-2025 Acura TLX and 2023-2025 Acura MDX.
The NHTSA’s recall report notes that the brake pedal pivot pin in some of these vehicles was not properly secured during production. This can cause the pedal to shift out of place and “may lead to unintended application,” increasing crash risks.
“The issue could also cause an abnormal brake pedal feeling during operation, illuminate the brake malfunction light in the instrument cluster, or cause the vehicle’s brake lights to remain lit even when the brake pedal is not applied,” America Honda said in a statement.
As a remedy, Honda will have authorized dealers inspect the vehicles covered by this recall and replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary, free of charge. The company estimates that 1% of these vehicles have this issue.
Dealer notifications began on June 13, and mailed owner notification letters are scheduled to be sent on July 28. Drivers can check if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information using the NHTSA site or Honda’s recall lookup tool.
Between February 2024 and June 5, Honda received three warranty claims related to this issue but no reports of injuries.
Honda began investigating the faulty brake pedal in April 2024 after receiving a report of a vehicle experiencing this issue. The company determined that improper assembly of the brake pedal pivot pin occurred at a supplier’s U.S. plant, which has since been closed. Production has been transferred to a plant in Mexico, where the supplier now uses a camera sensor “to verify whether the pivot pin is staked.”
