Honda is recalling certain 2020 Acura TLX vehicles due to a potential fuel pump failure that could cause engine stalls while driving. This increases the risk of a crash, so owners should contact Honda for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79161-honda-2020-tlx-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall-risk.
“Honda 2020 TLX Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79161-honda-2020-tlx-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V215000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V215000).
Honda recalled certain Acura and Honda vehicles due to a fuel pump failure that can cause an engine stall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on March 25, 2021. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Acura ILX, 2019
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2019-2020
Acura MDX, 2019-2020
Acura RDX, 2019-2020
Acura TLX, 2019-2020
Honda Accord Hybrid, 2019
Honda Accord, 2019-2020
Honda Civic Type R, 2019
Honda Civic, 2019-2020
Honda CR-V, 2018-2019
Honda Fit, 2019
Honda HR-V, 2019
Honda Insight, 2019-2020
Honda Odyssey, 2019
Honda Passport, 2019
Honda Pilot, 2019
Honda Ridgeline, 2019
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The hazard
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. This failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has issued 245 other recalls since November 18, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a tire kit cap detachment hazard for the Honda CR-V Hybrid on October 8, 2026; a fuel pump failure risk for the Honda VT750 on October 1, 2026; and an air bag deployment risk for the Honda Odyssey on September 4, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Toyota Lexus RC fuel pump recall on August 4, 2026, a Ford Focus fuel system recall on September 6, 2026, and a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 fuel system recall on March 5, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Acura TLX. The recall covers specific 2019-2020 Acura models and Honda vehicles listed in the official notice.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free fuel pump replacement.
Get Fuel Pump Replacement
Honda will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost to the owner.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 54 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V215000 — Honda 2020 TLX Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda 2020 TLX Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 21V215000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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