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US recalls (1)
Structure: frame and members
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 were 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 recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Structure
2026-07-02 · campaign 2026-325 · 493 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear subframe bolt(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could loosen and the rear subframe could detach. This could lead to poor handling and a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
Poor handling and a loss of control can create the risk of a crash. A rear subframe that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace and/or tighten the rear subframe bolt(s).
Owner complaints (27)
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Pilot. Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #24 for the most complaints (median 268).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 15 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Seat belts | 4 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Honda Pilot.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Honda Pilot version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Pilot AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Pilot AWD TrailSport 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Pilot FWD 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.