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2026 Honda Pilot recalls and problems

1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Honda Pilot.

1
recalls
27
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Honda Pilot recalls

Structure: frame and members · Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 26V424000 · reported July 1, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 3,933 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Lane 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…

Oct 19, 2026 · Steering

Steering wheel makes a clicking sound. Should not due that

Oct 19, 2026 · Steering

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.

Oct 17, 2026 · Engine

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…

Oct 5, 2026 · Steering

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…

Pilot model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2023 514631
2024 611621
2025 4216110
2026 12700

Across all years, the 2016 Pilot has the most complaints (1,720). All Honda Pilot years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Honda Pilot, the most recent reported on July 1, 2026 (Structure: frame and members, Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (15 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2026 Honda Pilot complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 27 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.