Honda is recalling 124,077 2020-2023 Honda and Acura vehicles under recall 23V458 for brake master cylinder separation. Free repair at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 124,077 2020-2023 Passport, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic, and Mdx vehicles because an improperly assembled tie rod fastener can let the brake master cylinder separate from the brake booster. That separation can cause a loss of brake function and raise crash risk, and Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
This recall involves the brake master cylinder and brake booster on affected 2020-2023 Passport, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic, and Mdx vehicles. The master cylinder turns brake pedal force into hydraulic pressure, and the booster helps multiply that force so the driver does not have to press as hard. Tie rods and nuts hold the master cylinder and booster together as one assembly.
On these vehicles, the tie rod fastener that connects the master cylinder to the booster was not assembled correctly during production. If the tie rod or nut lets go, the master cylinder can separate from the booster assembly. Once that happens, the brake system no longer stays connected as designed, which reduces braking performance.
Honda says there is no warning sign before this tie rod breakage. An owner should not count on a warning light, noise, or pedal change before the part fails.
Who's affected?
Covers five model lines across the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake master cylinder.
| 2023 Honda Passport | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2023 Honda Ridgeline | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Honda Passport | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Honda Pilot | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Honda Ridgeline | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Honda Ridgeline | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Honda Civic | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Honda Passport | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 Honda Ridgeline | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 Honda Civic | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 Acura Mdx | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 124,077 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously, leave extra following distance, and schedule the dealer inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Honda or Acura vehicle is included, including Passport, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic, and Mdx models.
- Contact your nearest franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free brake-booster inspection and repair that addresses brake master cylinder separation.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V458 when you call.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about the dealer repair or recall numbers VEU, AEV, and ZET.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when traffic conditions allow.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the brake booster assembly and repairs it as needed. The work is tied to the fastener connection between the brake booster and brake master cylinder, where separation can affect braking performance. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Honda uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign, so if you've already paid out of pocket for a related brake booster or master cylinder repair, bring repair records and receipts to the service desk and ask how to submit them.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 29, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| June 30, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 7, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 7, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 7, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V458?
Recall 23V458 covers 124,077 2020-2023 Honda Passport, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic, and Mdx vehicles with a brake booster assembly fastener that can let the brake master cylinder separate. That separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Honda Passport, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic, or Mdx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V458. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the brake booster assembly inspection and repair. Reference recall 23V458 and Honda recall numbers VEU, AEV, and ZET when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced or lost brake function. If the brake master cylinder separates from the brake booster assembly, the vehicle can lose braking ability and crash risk increases. The dealer repair is the inspection and repair of the brake booster assembly.
When did Honda notify owners about recall 23V458?
Honda mailed owner notification letters on August 7, 2023. If you own one of the listed vehicles and never received a letter, check your VIN anyway. Used vehicles, address changes, and missed mail can keep an owner from seeing the notice.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V458000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V458 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V458000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →