The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V458000·Announced 2025-05-06

Honda and Acura vehicles recalled for brake master cylinder separation defect

Honda is recalling 2020-2023 Ridgeline, Pilot, Passport, and Civic models, plus 2020 Acura MDX vehicles, due to improper assembly of the brake booster fastener. This defect can cause the brake master cylinder to separate, resulting in loss of brake function.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural brake system defect capable of causing loss of brake function and increased crash risk. No illnesses, injuries, or crashes have been reported in the source. The hazard is described theoretically (can cause), fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, 2020-2021 Civic, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the brake booster assembly. The affected models were produced during a period when tie rod fasteners connecting the brake booster and brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled. A total of 124,077 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The improper assembly can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly. This separation can result in a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Owner notification letters were mailed on August 7, 2023. Owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly at no charge.

For more information, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2020 HONDA RIDGELINE
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • master-cylinder-separation
Affected units
124,077

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • RIDGELINE
  • PASSPORT
  • MDX
  • PILOT
  • CIVIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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