Campaign 26V-424

Rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly

Defect summary

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

Consequence

Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V424000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-424
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Honda	Passport	2026	1
Honda	Pilot	2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

3 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-365 Jun 4, 2026
Rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure
23V-228 Mar 30, 2023
Accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm
22V-430 Jun 16, 2022
Accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach…
21V-249 Apr 8, 2021
Rear cushion connecting plate(s) may have been installed incorrectly, which may cause the plate(s) to break
19V-865 Dec 5, 2019
Rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate
19V-784 Oct 31, 2019
Front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody