Engine stall due to ecu corrosion
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 acura tsx vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. in states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine electronic control unit (ecu). as a result, the ecu case may experience rust or corrosion. this damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners and acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ecu, free of charge. all vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ecu, free of charge. the recall began during april 2013. owners may contact acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
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FAQ: Recall 13V093000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V093000?
NHTSA recall 13V093000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 15, 2013. It addresses: Engine stall due to ecu corrosion. The recall affects approximately 76,253 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V093000 or the manufacturer campaign number S86. 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.