The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V424000·Announced 2026-07-01

Honda Recalls 2026 Pilot and Passport for Rear Subframe Bolt Defect

Honda is recalling 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles because improperly tightened rear subframe bolts may lead to vehicle instability or detachment, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear subframe bolts) that can lead to vehicle detachment and loss of stability, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (potential for severe crash).

Plain-English summary

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

Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA PASSPORT, PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
3,933

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PASSPORT
  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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