The 2026 Honda Pilot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,933 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION26V4240002026-07-013,933 affected
Defect
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 are expected to be 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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
SEAT BELTS
3
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SEATS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was driving down the road, when suddenly my sunroof exploded. Thankfully the cloth part was shut, otherwise glass would have shattered through the car, but it was loud and scary. Insurance company has seen car, and is replacing glass, I am calling the honda dealership to let them know what…”
“Slowed down to turn right into a parking lot, power steering suddenly disabled and multiple warning lights appeared on dash. Warning messages stating auto brake system disabled, lane departure assist disabled, hill assist and start disabled, and more warning lights. Steering suddenly became…”
“Slowed down to turn right into a parking lot, power steering suddenly disabled and multiple warning lights appeared on dash. Warning messages stating auto brake system disabled, lane departure assist disabled, hill assist and start disabled, and more warning lights. Steering suddenly became…”
“Slowed down to turn right into a parking lot, power steering suddenly disabled and multiple warning lights appeared on dash. Warning messages stating auto brake system disabled, lane departure assist disabled, hill assist and start disabled, and more warning lights. Steering suddenly became…”
“Vehicle: 2026 honda pilot elite awd current mileage: ~3,850 miles persistent component defect and failure within the steering column assembly, specifically involving the steering clock spring (cable reel assembly). The vehicle experiences an audible clicking, rattling, and binding sensation during…”
“Intermittent severe shaking in steering wheel while driving at various speeds. No warning. Vehicle has less than 500 miles.”
“Intermittent severe shaking in steering wheel while driving at various speeds. No warning. Vehicle has less than 500 miles.”
“Intermittent severe shaking in steering wheel while driving at various speeds. No warning. Vehicle has less than 500 miles.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Honda Pilot as of
July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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