Honda is recalling 880,514 Honda and Acura vehicles in 24 U.S. jurisdictions because rear suspension components may corrode and fail, increasing the risk that drivers could lose control. The recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles sold in states and Washington, D.C. where road salt is commonly used in winter.
The company estimates that only 1% of the vehicles listed have the defect, but the campaign still reaches a vast pool of owners because corrosion can strike at the rear subframe’s suspension mounting points. Honda said there have been no warranty claims and no reports of injury or death tied to the problem.
Honda and Acura dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if needed at no cost to vehicle owners. Dealers may also repair or replace rear subframe components at no charge. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign number is 26V367000, and Honda’s internal numbers are AOU and AOT.
The recall applies to vehicles sold or registered 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. Honda said vehicles in those regions may experience premature corrosion because road salt and other de-icing agents are heavily used there, and it said there have been no reports of the issue in vehicles sold outside those areas.
Vehicle Identification Numbers will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, with dealers scheduled to be notified beginning June 5. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7. For owners, the immediate step is to check whether a vehicle is included and wait for the free inspection and repair process to begin.
