Nearly 250K vehicles recalled by Honda over concerns of engines stalling

Nearly 250,000 vehicles have been recalled by Honda over concerns of engines stalling, according to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday.

A manufacturing error could cause connected rod bearings to wear and seize, damaging the engine, Honda said. As a result, the engine could run improperly or stall, increasing the chances of a crash, fire or injury occurring.

Honda listed several things to look for that may indicate a problem, including engine stalling, abnormal noises and decreased engine output.

The recall impacts some Honda Pilot SUVs and Odyssey minivans produced between 2018 and 2019, some 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline pickup trucks, certain Acura TLX cars from 2016 to 2020, and a number of Acura MDX SUVs from 2016 to 2020.

Honda said it has 1,450 warranty claims due to the issue, but hasn’t reported any injuries. Owners will be notified in the mail starting Jan. 2, and dealers will inspect, repair or replace engines if necessary.

Customers are advised to bring their cars into a Honda dealership to “inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.” Those who have already paid out of pocket to address the issues will be reimbursed, Honda noted.