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NHTSA recall,

Honda Passport and Honda Pilot (2026)

Honda Pilot and Passport vehicles have improperly tightened rear subframe bolts, which can cause loss of stability or detachment and increase crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles because 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, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall affects 3,933 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 10, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Honda affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Honda

  • Passport
  • Pilot

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26V424000
Vehicles affected
3,933
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
OOY
Manufacturer phone
1-888-234-2138

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)