880,514 Honda and Acura vehicles were recalled on June 10 for a rear subframe defect that can fracture the suspension mounting points and cause rear suspension failure. Four models, a nine-year span, and a geographic cutoff that limits the recall to 22 states and DC. If you own one of these vehicles, or you're shopping for one used, the state where it was originally sold matters as much as the VIN.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
| Make and Model | Model Years |
|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | 2016 – 2022 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2017 – 2023 |
| Honda Passport | 2019 – 2023 |
| Acura MDX | 2014 – 2020 |
The recall (NHTSA campaign 26V367000) covers 880,514 total vehicles sold in 22 states and DC: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
These are the states where road crews apply de-icing agents most heavily through winter months. The corrosion mechanism that triggers the recall doesn't happen in Arizona or Florida. It happens in Ohio and Michigan and New Jersey, over years of salt exposure on roads that freeze.
What's Actually Failing
The rear subframe connects the suspension system to the vehicle chassis. At the mounting points where the rear suspension arms attach, the protective coating applied during manufacturing is insufficient. De-icing salts penetrate to bare or under-protected metal at those points. Corrosion develops. Over several winters, the metal thins and can eventually fracture.
A fractured rear subframe mounting point means the rear suspension loses structural attachment to the chassis. According to NHTSA's recall filing, that creates a risk of suspension failure and loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.
No injuries from this defect had been reported as of June 10, the date Honda announced the recall. The campaign is preventive, not reactive.
The Fix and the Timeline
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe at no cost to the owner. If corrosion is present at the suspension mounting points, they'll install a reinforcement kit. If corrosion has progressed further, they'll repair or replace the subframe components. Both remedies are free.
Owner notification letters are scheduled for July 7. You don't have to wait. If your VIN falls within the affected range and the vehicle was sold in one of the covered states, any Honda or Acura dealer can inspect it now. Scheduling before the letter wave hits service lanes will be faster.
What This Means If You're Buying Used
This is the part that applies even if you don't own one of these vehicles yet.
A used Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, or MDX that has already received the recall repair is structurally sound. One that hasn't been inspected isn't necessarily dangerous today, but it carries an open safety campaign that needs to be addressed before or immediately after purchase.
NHTSA's June 8 report on recall completion rates puts the national average at 48%. Fewer than half of recalled vehicles ever get fixed. That number is for all recalls combined. Vehicles that change hands multiple times through private sales, auctions, or wholesale lots are significantly more likely to have open recall work than vehicles that stayed with one owner.
The geographic history of the specific vehicle matters here. A 2019 Honda Passport with 70,000 miles from Michigan has a different subframe corrosion history than a 2019 Passport with 70,000 miles from Georgia, even if both appear in identical condition on the outside. At current market prices, both list in the $22,000 to $28,000 range. Only one has a structural reason to check before you sign.
For 2020 Honda Pilots specifically, CarScout currently shows 437 active listings ranging from $11,850 to $34,414, with a median mileage of 83,550 miles. A large share of those listings originate in the covered states. Confirming recall 26V367000 shows as completed in the service records should be part of the pre-purchase checklist on any affected vehicle.
When you're evaluating service history, ask specifically for documentation that the subframe was inspected. "No open recalls" from a dealer's general VIN scan may not reflect this campaign if the vehicle hasn't been updated in the system yet. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly with the VIN.
FAQ
Does the recall apply if my Honda was sold in a covered state but I live somewhere else now? Recall eligibility is based on where the vehicle was originally sold, not your current registration address. If the vehicle was sold in one of the 22 states or DC, campaign 26V367000 applies. Check your specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What actually happens when the rear subframe fractures while driving? Per NHTSA's campaign filing, fracture at the rear suspension mounting points can cause the rear suspension to fail and the driver to lose control, creating crash risk. No injuries had been reported from this specific defect as of the recall announcement on June 10, 2026. The repair is precautionary.
Can I keep driving my recalled vehicle before the inspection? Honda has not issued a do-not-drive advisory for this recall. Corrosion develops over multiple winters, not days. Schedule the inspection promptly, and prioritize it if the vehicle has logged significant mileage through multiple winters in a covered state.
Tracking a used Pilot, Ridgeline, or Passport across listings in multiple states? CarScout lets you filter by model, mileage range, and location so you can find vehicles outside the salt belt, or focus on covered-state listings where you can verify the recall was completed. Start at usecarscout.com.