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Honda Korea PILOT — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-04-01

Honda PILOT car, ECU software throttle valve data settings improper

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-01
Manufacturer	Honda Korea
Models affected	PILOT
Units affected	344
Defect	Recall due to improper throttle valve opening/closing range data settings in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software program, which can cause a logical error in the throttle valve closing angle correction control due to deposits accumulated in the throttle body, leading to abrupt changes in throttle valve opening. This can result in excessive or insufficient air intake and fuel injection, causing misfires, illumination of the engine warning light, and engine stalling. Additionally, misfire detection and fault codes may not be stored.
Component	Other electrical system components
Remedy	Engine Control Unit (ECU) software reprogramming
Recall number	K5649
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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