Honda recalls 2016–2023 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and 2014–2020 Acura MDX over rear subframe rust
The rear subframe can rust at the suspension mounting points, which can make rear suspension parts such as the control arm fail and cause a loss of handling and control, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Owners can call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138; dealers will inspect the vehicle and fit a reinforcement kit free of charge, repairing or replacing parts if needed. Honda's recall numbers are AOU and AOT, and VINs become searchable on NHTSA.gov from June 10, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Honda Passport, Mdx, Ridgeline and 1 more 2014–2023
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 965,561 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V365000
- Manufacturer campaign number: AOU, AOT
- Model years: 2014–2023
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Defect
- American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were 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. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
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