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Honda, Acura Rear Subframe May Corrode And Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
A failure of rear suspension parts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V365000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Structure:frame And Members |
| Vehicles covered | 19 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these vehicles, the rear subframe can corrode at the points where the suspension is mounted. If this happens, rear suspension parts, such as the rear control arm, can fail. This affects vehicles sold in a number of states. Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit, and repair or replace subframe components as needed, free of charge. A final remedy is expected later, and additional letters will follow once it's ready.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda or Acura dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V365000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (19)
Show all 19 vehicles
Who to contact
Acura — official Acura recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Honda Structure Recalls Cover Hood Latches, Subframes and Crash Protection · all 6 Honda recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.