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2026 Honda Pilot recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
23
Latest campaign
Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Jul 1, 2026

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 1, 202626V424000

Suspension: rear

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V424000
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V424000 · Jul 1, 2026
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
23Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering1252000
Unknown or other626000
Seat belts417000
Air bags313000
Power train313000
Suspension29000
Vehicle speed control14000
Electrical system14000
Service brakes14000
Seats14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Steering wheel is stiff and constantly clicking when I turn the wheel. My dealership said there have been several complaints but no recall and they could not do anything to fix the issue at this time.”

    Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769005
  • Steering

    “Steering wheel makes a clicking noise. the internal steering rack or the cable reel (clock spring) behind the wheel.”

    Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766276
  • Steering

    “Steering wheel started making a clicking noise after a couple hundred miles. Dealer replaced clock spring and wrapped in felt tape.”

    Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766069

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2026 Honda Pilot recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Honda Pilot. The most recent, 26V424000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Honda Pilot?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (52%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Honda Pilot?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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