2026 Honda Pilot recalls

1 safety recall, 27 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
27Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Honda Pilot recall list

Suspension recall

26V-424
July 2, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Safety 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.

2026 Honda Pilot owner complaints

27 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Steering15
Unknown or Other6
Seat Belts4
Air Bags3
Power Train3
Suspension2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1
Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

October 21, 2026SteeringForward Collision AvoidanceLane Departure

The vehicle has a critical, severe multi-system factory safety defect involving structural steering/alignment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) software. 1. STRUCTURAL DEFECT: From the time of delivery, the vehicle had out-of-specification factory alignment causing extreme handling instability, violent chassis/brake vibrations under acceleration/braking, and severe, premature tire rubber scrubbing/burning. Hayward Honda documented factory alignment failure on July 9, 2026, at 1,615 miles. AutoNation Honda Fremont documented severe vehicle pulling and drifting on September 4, 2026, at 2,533 miles. 2. LIFE-THREATENING ADAS SOFTWARE CRASH: The Honda Sensing Suite, specifically Lane

October 19, 2026Steering

Steering wheel makes a clicking sound. Should not due that

October 19, 2026Steering

Unknown issue and no recall available - Steering wheel started making a clicking noise at around 1200 miles on the vehicle. I have heard that many people have had this issue and got the clock spring replaced only for the issue to return.

October 17, 2026Engine

This is the description from my wife, who was driving the vehicle at the time. I was driving and the check engine light came on and the car started to violently shake. I lost the ability to accelerate. Fortunately, I was able to steer the car to safety and use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. I called the nearest dealership and they told me to turn it off and if they engine warning light came back on, to contact honda to tow it. The light did not come back on so they suggested that I drive it to them, which was only 7 miles away. Within 1/5 of a mile, they same thing happened- check engine light came on, I lost the ability to accelerate and all warning lights came on including brake

October 5, 2026Steering

Steering wheel is stiff and constantly clicking when I turn the wheel. My dealership said there have been several complaints but no recall and they could not do anything to fix the issue at this time. I am concerned that it could be a safety issue if it is not addressed. This has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle brand new in August 2026.

2026 Honda Pilot crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Honda Pilot: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 14.3%.

2026 Honda Pilot recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Honda Pilot. The most recent, filed July 2, 2026, concerns the suspension.

What are the most common 2026 Honda Pilot problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (15 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2026 Honda Pilot safe?

The 2026 Honda Pilot earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Honda Pilot?

Contact any authorized Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.