Model year record

2026 Honda Pilot

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 62 owner complaints on file.

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Steering	18	—
Unknown or other	12	—
Seat belts	8	12,000 mi
Air bags	6	—
Power train	6	—
Suspension	4	—
Electrical system	2	—
Seats	2	—
Service brakes	2	—
Vehicle speed control	2	—

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.

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.