2014-2020 Acura MDX, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline and 1 more model recall: Rear Suspension Components May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: June 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The 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.
- Who's affected
965,561 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2014-2020 Acura MDX, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
172 earlier NHTSA recalls by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 21, 2026 2017-2020, 2022-2026 Acura MDX, 2018-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2016-2022 Honda Accord and 14 more models recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash (agency record)
- May 14, 2026 2024-2025 Honda Prologue, 2024 Acura ZDX recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image (agency record)
- April 9, 2026 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly (agency record)
- March 26, 2026 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall: Fuel Hose May Disconnect and Leak Fuel (agency record)
- March 12, 2026 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall: Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Acura MDX 2014-2020
- Honda Passport 2019-2023
- Honda Pilot 2016-2022
- Honda Ridgeline 2017-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V365000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 965,561 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | AOU, AOT |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record