Honda Recalls 880,514 Vehicles Over Rear Subframe Corrosion

honda recalls 880,514 Honda and Acura vehicles in the United States because rear subframe corrosion can cause the rear suspension to fail and drivers to lose control. American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and MDX models sold in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Honda and Acura dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if necessary, or repair or replace the rear subframe components at no cost to vehicle owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, and Vehicle Identification Numbers will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10.

Honda Pilot and Acura MDX

The recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. American Honda Motor Co. said the problem centers on the rear subframe, where corrosion at suspension mounting points can lead to rear suspension failure.

Honda estimates that 1% of the listed vehicles have the defect. The company said it has had no warranty claims and no reports of an injury or death related to the problem.

NHTSA 26V367000

The recall carries National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign number 26V367000 and Honda recall numbers AOU and AOT. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

The affected vehicles were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the 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 and Wisconsin. For owners in those states, the practical step is to check the vehicle identification number on NHTSA.gov starting June 10 and wait for the mailed notice if their vehicle is included.