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orywireHonda is recalling 880,514 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles over a rear subframe corrosion risk. Owners should check their VIN and schedule a free dealer inspection if their vehicle is included.
Honda is recalling 880,514 Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. because rear subframe corrosion could lead to rear suspension component failure. Owners of certain Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles should check their VIN before relying on model year alone.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing lists Honda recall numbers AOU and AOT. Honda and Acura dealers will inspect affected vehicles and make the remedy at no cost to owners.
The recall covers certain vehicles from four model lines, according to Honda’s filing with NHTSA. The listed model years do not mean every vehicle from those years is included.
The recall is specific to vehicles sold in salt-belt areas where road de-icing agents are heavily used. The jurisdictions listed in the NHTSA filing are 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, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin.
Honda told NHTSA that the rear subframe suspension mounting points may corrode prematurely in areas where de-icing salt is common. As corrosion progresses, the metal can thin and the mounting area can fracture.
If the mounting points for the rear control arm or lower arm fail, the rear wheels may become misaligned or not properly retained. That can affect handling, stability and braking, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The filing says the issue is tied to improper coating specifications on rear subframes. Insufficient paint adhesion and paint peeling near the arm bracket weld area can expose the metal to corrosion.
Honda’s filing says owners may experience abnormal noise or vibration from the rear suspension. Drivers may also notice changes in how the vehicle handles.
The federal filing does not mark a do-not-drive or park-outside instruction. Still, owners who notice rear suspension noise, vibration or handling changes should contact a Honda or Acura dealer promptly and avoid waiting for the mailed notice.
In the NHTSA filing, Honda said that as of May 28 it had no warranty claims and no reports of injury or death in the U.S. related to this issue.
Registered owners will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit.
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If needed, dealers will also repair or replace affected rear subframe components. The remedy is free.
Honda’s filing says dealer notification was scheduled for June 5, 2026. Owner notification letters are scheduled to begin on or about July 7, 2026.
Owners should use the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, to confirm whether a specific vehicle is included. Honda’s owner recall page, which was listed as last updated June 15, says VIN search is the most effective way to determine whether a vehicle has an open safety recall.
The VIN can usually be found at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side, on the driver-side doorjamb label, on the vehicle registration or on insurance documents.
Owners can check through NHTSA’s recall lookup tool or Honda’s owner recall page. Honda owners with recall questions can call Honda Automobile Customer Service at 888-234-2138. NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline is 888-327-4236.
The safest step is to check the VIN rather than rely only on model year, state or brand. A used vehicle may also have moved between states, and the recall filing is based on manufacturing and sales records.
Owners should recheck official recall tools if Honda or NHTSA updates the campaign, remedy schedule or VIN information, especially around the July 7 owner-notification date.
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