Honda Recalls Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX for Subframe Corrosion
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American Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles in 23 states and D.C. due to potential rear subframe corrosion that may cause suspension failure.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 26, 2026 and geographically references Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 880,514 units of the following models sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot
- 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline
- 2019-2023 Honda Passport
- 2014-2020 Acura MDX
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000. Honda recall numbers: AOU and AOT.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. VINs involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Why This Matters
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V365000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions
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