Fuel tank may have insufficient welds
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 acura mdx 2wd and mdx 4wd vehicles, 2016 acura mdx 4wd vehicles, 2015-2016 honda odyssey vehicles, and 2016 honda pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles. the affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. owners may contact honda/acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. the recall began on july 29, 2016. honda's numbers for this recall are ka9 (honda vehicles) and kb0 (acura vehicles).
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FAQ: Recall 16V417000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V417000?
NHTSA recall 16V417000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on June 9, 2016. It addresses: Fuel tank may have insufficient welds. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V417000 or the manufacturer campaign number KA9, KB0. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.