Acura Connecting Rod Bearing Stop Sale: What You Need to Know

If you own an Acura vehicle, you may have heard about the recent Acura connecting rod bearing stop sale. This stop sale is affecting certain 2019-2023 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.5-liter engine.

The stop sale was issued due to a potential issue with the connecting rod bearings in these vehicles. Connecting rod bearings are critical components that allow the crankshaft to rotate smoothly. If the connecting rod bearings fail, it can cause catastrophic engine damage.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there have been 26 reports of engine failures in Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.5-liter engine. 18 of these failures have occurred in the United States.

Affected Acura Vehicles

The following Acura vehicles are affected by the Acura connecting rod bearing stop sale:

What Acura is Doing

Acura is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The company has issued a stop sale on all affected vehicles. Acura is also offering free inspections and repairs to all affected vehicles.

What You Should Do

If you own an Acura vehicle that is affected by the stop sale, you should contact your local Acura dealer as soon as possible to schedule an inspection. The inspection will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

If your vehicle is found to have a problem with the connecting rod bearings, Acura will repair the vehicle for free. The repair will take approximately 1-2 days to complete.

Stories

Story 1

Acura owner John Smith was driving his 2023 Acura MDX when he heard a loud noise from the engine. He pulled over and called Acura Roadside Assistance. The technician who came to John's aid diagnosed the problem as a failed connecting rod bearing. John's MDX was towed to the nearest Acura dealer and repaired under warranty.

Benefits:

• John's engine was repaired for free.
• John's MDX was back on the road in just 2 days.

How to do it:

• If you hear a loud noise from your Acura engine, pull over and call Acura Roadside Assistance.
• The technician will diagnose the problem and tow your vehicle to the nearest Acura dealer.

Story 2

Acura owner Mary Jones was driving her 2021 Acura ILX when the check engine light came on. She took her ILX to the dealer for service. The technician diagnosed the problem as a worn connecting rod bearing. Mary's ILX was repaired under warranty.

Benefits:

• Mary's engine was repaired for free.
• Mary's ILX is now running smoothly again.

How to do it:

• If the check engine light comes on in your Acura, take it to the dealer for service.
• The technician will diagnose the problem and repair your vehicle under warranty.

Story 3

Acura owner Tom Brown was driving his 2019 Acura TLX when he noticed a drop in oil pressure. He pulled over and checked the oil level. The oil level was low. Tom added oil to the engine and continued driving. However, the oil pressure light soon came on. Tom pulled over again and called Acura Roadside Assistance. The technician who came to Tom's aid diagnosed the problem as a failed connecting rod bearing. Tom's TLX was towed to the nearest Acura dealer and repaired under warranty.

Benefits:

• Tom's engine was repaired for free.
• Tom's TLX is now running smoothly again.

How to do it:

• If you notice a drop in oil pressure in your Acura, pull over and check the oil level.
• If the oil level is low, add oil to the engine.
• If the oil pressure light comes on, pull over and call Acura Roadside Assistance.