Vehicle recall 19V298000 · April 12, 2019
Acura MDX, Honda Pilot and 5 more models
The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
- Consequence
- Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V298000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2019
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- L4M, Z4L
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 93,946
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
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 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Acura RLX (2019): 2019
- Acura RLX Hybrid (2019): 2019
- Acura TLX (2019): 2019
- Honda Odyssey (2019): 2019
- Honda Pilot (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Honda Ridgeline (2019): 2019
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