2021-2022 Honda Pilot Rear Suspension Recall (26V365)

Recall 26V365 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Honda Pilot in recall 26V365?

The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Pilot with recall 26V365?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Pilot shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the rear, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V365?

Recall 26V365 covers 880,514 vehicles: 2021-2023 Honda Passport; 2021-2022 Honda Pilot; 2021-2023 Honda Ridgeline.

NHTSA lists 880,514 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Pilot rear suspension recall?

Yes. 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.

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.

Manufacturer recall number: AOU, AOT.

When was recall 26V365 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 26V365 to NHTSA on June 4, 2026.

This recall was filed 3 months ago. If your Pilot was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Pilot is part of recall 26V365?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V365 is open on your Pilot, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V365000 is open on your Pilot, it will be listed there, along with Honda recall number AOU, AOT. You can also ask any Honda dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Pilot owners do about recall 26V365?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V365000 applies to your Pilot.
2. Call a Honda dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the rear happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Pilot owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,181 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 42 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 26V365 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,181 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 42 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Honda Pilot: 435 complaints in total, 16 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Honda Pilot: 158 complaints in total, 8 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2021 Honda Passport: 142 complaints in total, 6 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2023 Honda Ridgeline: 127 complaints in total, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Honda Ridgeline: 117 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2021 Honda Ridgeline: 101 complaints in total, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Honda Passport: 62 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2023 Honda Passport: 39 complaints in total, 3 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Tire Sidewall Blowout Drivers front 8/27/21 Continental cross contact LX 265 45 R 20 104H is the number after that.

2021 Honda Passport owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11431025, filed August 30, 2021

Tire sidewall separation. Tire manufacturer has recalled other tires with different mold numbers for this exact same issue but this tire isn't included in recall but has now shown the same issue. This could have caused a catastrophic blowout failure had I not caught.

2021 Honda Passport owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11542044, filed September 1, 2023

Vehicle started making a clunking noise that could be felt at 45,000 miles when steering left and right. An independent auto business found loose subframe bolts and lower control arm as well as checked sway bar links and found loose core support braces. The clunking stopped after the bolts were tightened.

2021 Honda Ridgeline owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11712592, filed January 22, 2026

Can recall 26V365 make my Pilot a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this rear recall means their Pilot qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021-2022 Honda Pilot returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Honda Pilot has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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