Recall 23V-458: 2020 Acura MDX, 2020–2021 Honda Civic and 3 more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jun 29, 2023, covering about 124,077 vehicles.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
The risk
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V458000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2020 | All years |
| Honda Civic | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Honda Passport | 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Honda Pilot | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V-458?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
How is recall 23V-458 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.