Honda Pilot 2025 Recall: Fuel System Software Error Risk
Honda recalls 2023-2025 Pilot models with software error in fuel injection system that may cause engine stall or power loss. Owners must contact Honda for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 Pilot models due to a software error in the fuel injection system that could cause engine stall or loss of power. This may increase crash risk if the vehicle loses power unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80210-honda-pilot-2025-recall-fuel-system-software-error-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80210-honda-pilot-2025-recall-fuel-system-software-error-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V031000
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“Honda Pilot 2025 Recall: Fuel System Software Error Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80210-honda-pilot-2025-recall-fuel-system-software-error-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V031000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V031000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) can cause the engine to stall or lose power unexpectedly. This may lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models are affected. Drivers with the software error may experience sudden power loss during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023-2025 Honda Pilot has the software error by looking for the recall number EL1 or AL0 on your vehicle's paperwork. The recall was announced in March 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule free reprogramming of the FI-ECU software.
Get Free Reprogramming
Honda will reprogram the FI-ECU software at no cost to fix the software error.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 53 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V031000 — Honda Pilot 2025 Recall: Fuel System Software Error Risk Hello, I own a Honda Pilot 2025 Recall: Fuel System Software Error Risk that is covered by recall 25V031000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V031000 (January 23, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.