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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
Recall 19V298000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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