Honda has a reputation for being one of the most reliable brands on the roads today. Cars like the Civic regularly make year-end best-of lists for most major publications; the CR-V crossover is a constant top seller for the brand, and the Odyssey remains a niche favorite car for those still holding out from buying an SUV. But, as is the case with the story of any automotive giant, they are not immune to the regular recall that can shake a brand to its core. After all, no brand is perfect. On June 18, a major recall was announced for a slew of Honda and Acura models, for an issue that could be very serious.

However, this most recent recall isn’t the only one Honda has had this year. In fact, Honda has enacted a total of seven other recalls in 2025 alone. Does this call into question the longstanding idea that Honda and its cars are some of the most reliable on the road? Let’s take a look at this most recent recall, and some of the issues logged with the NHTSA for 2025.

The number of cars affected, the models affected, and the number of recalls issued in 2025 are correct at the time of writing in June, 2025; further recalls issues after this date will thus not reflect. CarBuzz recommends checking your car’s VIN number with the NHTSA or automaker to get accurate data on whether or not your car is affected by a recall.

The Latest Honda Recall: June 16, 2025

Service Brakes & Hydraulics Affects

On June 16, 2025, American Honda issued a recall for a braking issue that could compromise the driver’s ability to slow the vehicle or bring it to a stop. Here is the NHTSA bulletin:

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V391000

Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135

A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury… the brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108 “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment” and 135 “Light Vehicle Brake Systems”.

The recall outlines that the brake pedal assembly has some issues. According to the NHTSA safety report, the problem arose from brake pedal pivot pins that were not staked during production, allowing the pedal to shift out of position. The resulting lateral movement of the pedal affects whether the driver can actually bring the speed of the vehicle down, which could naturally lead to a crash.

The same report goes on to say:

“As part of the production transition from the U.S. to the Mexico facility, the supplier increased staffing levels to build parts inventory and mitigate potential supply disruptions associated with the move. However, due to insufficient training, the staking process was not performed, resulting in brake pedals with unstaked pivot pins. Additionally, a malfunction in the QR code scanning system—designed to prevent process omissions—led the supplier to disable the function and continue production, allowing the issue to go undetected.”

The issue was first reported in April 2024, with a second report filed in December of that year. Investigations kicked off and by June 2025, the decision was made to issue the recall. The report also details how to identify these issues, stating that any (or all) of these symptoms should be taken seriously:

• An abnormal feeling when pushing down on the brake pedal.
• A brake light illumination on your dashboard.
• The brake lights on your car staying on even when the brakes are not being pressed.

The recall affects approximately 259,033 units, and is one of the more serious and far-reaching recalls issued this year – not dissimilar to an issue that Toyota had in 2009-2011, when an issue with accelerator pedals caused multiple deaths and fatalities before the brand issued one of their largest recalls ever (around 9 million units affected across Toyota, Lexus, and even Pontiac models, at the end).

Unlike Toyota’s tragic recall, there have been no serious injuries or death reported at the time of writing:

“As of June 5, 2025, Honda has had 3 warranty claims and no reports of an injury or death related to this issue from February 23, 2024, through June 5, 2025.”

Luckily, this (potential) issue can be fixed by going to your local Honda or Acura dealer, as all that needs to happen is a quick check of the brake pad assembly system to make sure it was built correctly. Honda also issued letters in the mail to those with potentially affected cars. The NHTSA website allows for easy check of affected vehicles by inputting your car’s VIN number into the recall finder. Honda will have all cars fixed at no cost to the customer.

Which Cars Are Affected By Honda’s Latest Recall

The recall affects cars sold in the United States between 2021 and 2025, and includes Honda and Acura vehicles, across three models.

While Honda didn’t give any breakdown as to how many of each model was affected by this recall, it’s safe to assume that the Pilot makes up a larger portion of the numbers if we look at sales figures alone. The Pilot sold 141,245 unis in 2024, 110, 298 in 2023, and 56,019 thus far in 2025. By contrast, Acura sold just 57,599 MDX models in 2023, just over 50,000 in 2024, and not even 20,000 at the time of writing for 2025. The lowest sales figures belong to the TLX, at 16,731 units, 7,378 unit, and 2,928 units for 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively.

2025 Honda Recall Notices: Not Honda’s First Major One This Year

Honda has had a slightly challenging year with a few other recalls in 2025 thus far, which isn’t unheard of for mainstream manufacturers. Eight recalls in six months, and over 420 000 recalled units lates, some issues weren’t particularly worrying, while some were quite severe. Let’s look at other recalls that cropped up in 2025:

This is not a complete history of Honda recall notices: this covers only Honda recalls issued between January 1 and June 30, 2025. For a full history of recalls, check out the NHTSA or Honda website. We list them from most recent to earliest in 2025.

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Fuel Hose Recall (NHTSA Number 25V378000)

• Date of recall: June 6, 2025
• Units affected: 6

This is the smallest recall Honda made this year, affecting just 6 models of the 2025 CR-V Hybrid lineup. Due to an improperly installed fuel hose, the hose may leak, causing engine malfunction, and failure to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”

2014 – 2020 Acura MDX: Exterior Light Recall (NHTSA Number 25V25900)

• Date of recall: April 17, 2025
• Units affected: 152,800

April 17, 2025, Honda recalled just under 153,000 MDX models from 2014 to 2020 due to both tailgate and exterior positioning lights becoming inoperative. According to Honda, an improper seal around the lights may cause water to leak into them, causing a malfunction. While this is a lot of cars to recall, a simple light fix also doesn’t seem that serious compared to other recalls – and the high number of models over a seven-year time span is not as great. Honda noted in a press release that no reports of crashes or injuries related to this recall have been filed.

2024 Acura ZDX: Stabilizer Bar Recall (NHTSA Number 25V234000)

• Date of recall: April 10, 2025
• Units recalled: 9

Earlier in April, Honda recalled just ZDX models due to an issue with the installation of the stabilizer bar: the passenger-side front stabilzier bar bracket bolts on a few models may have been improperly tightened, potentially resulting in in loose bolts that may come undone, leading to detachment. This could result in damage to the vehicle’s high voltage cables or even the coolant lines of the EV battery. This could cause a total shutdown of the vehicle, or worse, a fire. Even though only 9 cars were affected, this is a pretty serious recall due to the threat of major injury. Note: This is the second of two separate stabilizer bar recalls for the ZDX, with the first being on January 24, as mentioned below.

2025 Honda Pilot: Third-Row Seat Belt Recall (NHTSA Number 25V056000)

• Date of recall: February 5, 2025
• Units affected: 1,494

In February, Honda recalled fewer than 1,500 2025 Pilot models for what they describe as “an unusable third-row seat belt.” Due to improper manufacturing and the way the seat belt is routed in the vehicle, the belt may become stuck behind the seat and rendered unusable. The result is that the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” While this may not be a directly life-threatening recall, it presents as a massive safety risk.

2025 Acura MDX: Rearview Camera Image/Center Display Recall (NHTSA Number 25V032000)

• Date of recall: January 23, 2025
• Units affected: 9,221

One of the early-2025 recalls pertained to a model that’s been on this list a few times – the Acura MDX. Here, 9,221 MDXs had faulty center screens. Specifically, if you shift from drive into reverse, the rearview camera might not show up, leaving the screen black. This may seem to be just a simple UX issue, and while it doesn’t pose a massive safety threat to those who know how to back up without using a camera, it does render the vehicle noncompliant with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

2023-2025 Honda Pilot, 2022 – 2025 Acura MDX Type-S, and 2021 – 2025 Acura TLX Type-S: Fuel Injection Software Recall (NHTSA Number 25V031000)

• Date of recall: January 23, 2025
• Units affected: 294,612

This is a big one: Honda recalled nearly 295,000 cars for an update to the software used to properly work the fuel injection systems in Pilot models from 2023 to 2025, ertain MDXs from 2023-2025, and some TLXs from 2021-2025. This is Honda’s largest recall for the 2025 year thus far, and resulting engine stall or loss in power could increase the risk of crash or even injury. Reprogramming the ECU solves the problem, fortunately.

2024 Acura ZDX: Loss of Drive Power/Damaged Cables From Stabilizer Bar (NHTSA Number 25V018000)

• Date of recall: January 16, 2025
• Units affected: 118

The first recall of 2025 that involves the ZDX (and stabilizer bars) affects 118 models and has similar consequences. This recall was followed up by the April recall for a further nine units having the same issues.

Sources: Honda, NHTSA