CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Corrosion can develop where the rear subframe attaches to the suspension, weakening the mounting points. Over time this can lead to failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, which can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control and raise the risk of a crash or injury.
An authorized dealer will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit, repairing or replacing rear subframe components as needed, at no cost to you. Interim notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026, and further letters will follow once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in fall 2026. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for questions about this recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 2014201520162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Honda Passport | 20192020202120222023 |
| Honda Pilot | 2016201720182019202020212022 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2017201820192020202120222023 |