NHTSA issues probe into 1.4 million Honda cars over engine issues

Under the recall, dealers will either repair or replace the engine if needed.

According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening a probe into 1.4 million Honda vehicles over reports of them having serious engine issues.

Back in November 2023, Honda recalled 249,000 vehicles in the USA, all powered by its 3.5-litre V6 engine. The carmaker stated that it was a manufacturing defect in the engine crankshaft, which could cause the connecting rod to prematurely wear, leading to engine failure. The NHTSA then stated that it received 173 reports of the issue from various Honda and Acura vehicles manufactured between 2016 and 2020. The probe initiated by the safety agency will determine if any of the vehicles that were not included in the 2023 recall need to be covered.

Honda is said to be aware of the NHTSA probe and has stated that it has already been in communication with the agency on this topic and would continue to cooperate with the NHTSA through the query process. The Japanese carmaker is said to have started the investigation in 2020, years before actually announcing the recall.

Last year, 1,450 warranty claims tied to the recall were made, as reported by Honda. Under the recall, dealers will either repair or replace the engine if needed.

Source: Reuters