Acura RLX Hybrid, RLX +2 more: Engine and engine cooling — belts and associated pulleys

Affects Acura RLX Hybrid, RLX, MDX, TLX · 2018–2019 — about 94K vehicles.

The hazard

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational