Honda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the United States due to a potential issue with the fuel filler neck that could lead to gasoline leaks, increasing the risk of fire. The recall involves certain 2023-2024 Honda Passport models and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a manufacturing glitch caused an incomplete connection between the fuel filler neck and the fuel filler pipe. This issue could result in separation during a crash, allowing gasoline to leak. Although Honda has received one warranty claim related to this issue, no injuries, fires, or deaths have been reported.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail starting January 6, 2025. Honda dealerships will inspect the vehicles and reconnect the fuel filler neck to the filler pipe if necessary. Both the inspection and any required repairs will be provided free of charge.
The manufacturing issue stems from an “out of sequence process” during assembly, which affected vehicles produced between February 2023 and May 2024. The automaker emphasized the importance of addressing the defect promptly and is encouraging affected vehicle owners to take their SUVs to authorized dealerships as soon as they receive the notification.
This recall is part of Honda’s proactive approach to addressing safety concerns. The Pilot, a long-standing model in Honda’s lineup, and the recently reintroduced Passport have been popular SUVs in the US market. Honda has sold nearly 127,700 Pilots and close to 29,200 Passports in the US so far this year.
Owners with questions can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
This recall comes amid heightened attention to vehicle safety, with other automakers, such as General Motors, also issuing recalls this week for unrelated issues.
For more information or to check if your vehicle is affected by a recall, visit the NHTSA recall database.
USA Today, the Associated Press, and FOX Business contributed to this report.
