Overview
- Honda and the NHTSA posted the safety recall on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov with owner letters scheduled to mail beginning July 7.
- The campaign covers specific models and years: 2016–2022 Honda Pilot (about 463,253), 2017–2023 Ridgeline (about 110,070), 2019–2023 Passport (about 89,674), and 2014–2020 Acura MDX (about 217,517).
- Honda says some rear subframes were built with improper protective coating that can peel near welds, exposing metal to road salt and moisture and causing corrosion at rear suspension mounting points.
- Dealers will inspect recalled vehicles and, at no charge, install a reinforcement kit or repair or replace subframe components as needed; Honda estimates roughly 1% of recalled vehicles actually have the defect and reports no related injuries or warranty claims so far.
- The recall follows earlier Honda corrosion campaigns and is limited to vehicles sold or registered in states that use winter de‑icing salt, a factor that accelerates the rust that can lead to handling or braking problems for affected owners.