Vehicle recall 12V573000 · December 11, 2012

Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey and 1 more model

The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Consequence: Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes: Honda's recall campaign numbers are S73 and S74.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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V573000
Reported to NHTSA: December 11, 2012
Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer campaign: S73/S74
Owner notification: February 22, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 807,161
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Recall 12V573000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Acura MDX (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Honda Odyssey (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
Honda Pilot (2003-2004): 2004, 2003

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