Inadvertent application of brakes
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 pilot vehicles manufactured july 29, 2004, through august 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 acura mdx vehicles manufactured september 16, 2004, through september 22, 2005; and model year 2005 acura rl vehicles manufactured march 1, 2004, through june 29, 2005. an electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the vehicle stability assist (vsa) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. however, if the driver applies the brakes while the vsa is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 pilots have a vsa system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.
Safety Consequence
Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. the dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the vsa modulator, free of charge. the affected model year 2005 pilots will have their ground connection tightened. the recall began on april 22, 2013. honda owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
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FAQ: Recall 13V092000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V092000?
NHTSA recall 13V092000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 14, 2013. It addresses: Inadvertent application of brakes. The recall affects approximately 183,576 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V092000 or the manufacturer campaign number S87, S88, S89. 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.