Model year record

2026 Honda Pilot

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Honda Pilot, 2023–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2023–2026 generation. Hectoryambo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V424000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
3,933
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-01
Owners notified
2026-08-24

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.

Safety risk

Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering15—
Unknown or other6—
Seat belts412,000 mi
Air bags3—
Power train3—
Suspension2—
Electrical system1—
Engine1—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Lane departure: assist1—
Seats1—
Service brakes1—
Vehicle speed control1—

The 2025 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Honda Pilot model years

All Honda Pilot recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.