Recall 19V784 affects 10 2019-2020 Honda Pilot and Passport vehicles for incomplete body welds. Franchised Honda dealers inspect free and arrange repurchase or replacement.
Honda is recalling 10 2019-2020 Pilot and Passport vehicles because the front frame upper members were not fully welded to the unibody. In a crash, that incomplete body welding can leave occupants with inadequate protection and raise injury risk; Honda dealers will complete the free recall repair.
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What's wrong?
The front frame left and right side upper members on the 2019-2020 Honda Pilot and Passport are structural pieces at the front of the unibody. They help tie the front body structure together so the vehicle can manage crash forces and limit windshield-zone intrusion the way the safety standards require.
On affected vehicles, those upper members were not completely welded to the unibody. Honda traced the skipped welds to old programming left in certain production-line welding stations after trial testing. When mass production restarted, that programming skipped some welds on the first vehicle after a restart, leaving the front structure less securely joined than designed.
An owner is not expected to feel this during normal driving, because the problem is in hidden body welds. There is no warning sign before failure. The VIN decides whether a Pilot or Passport is included.
Who's affected?
Includes Pilot SUVs from the 2019 and 2020 model years and Passport SUVs from 2019, with body structure listed for each.
| 2020 Honda Pilot | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Pilot | body structure |
| 2019 Honda Passport | body structure |
| Units affected | 10 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incomplete body welding affects crash protection. In a crash, the body structure is not assured to protect occupants as intended, which increases injury risk. Schedule the dealer inspection soon. If missing welds are found, Honda will offer a repurchase or similar replacement vehicle. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Honda Pilot or Passport is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free body-weld inspection that checks whether the front frame upper members were fully welded to the unibody.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V784 and Honda recall X6J when you call.
- Follow the dealer's result: if welds are missing, Honda will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle.
- Drive cautiously until Honda confirms the weld inspection result; incomplete body welding can reduce occupant protection in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the vehicle for missing welds at the front frame left and right side upper members. The inspection is free under the recall. If the dealer confirms missing welds, Honda will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Honda used its standard reimbursement plan on file, so eligible documented expenses already paid for related repairs before the owner notice can be reviewed through that plan. Bring your repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 31, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| November 1, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 6, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 13, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 13, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V784?
Recall 19V784 covers 10 2019-2020 Honda Pilot and 2019 Honda Passport vehicles with incomplete welding on the front frame side upper members. In a crash, the defect can reduce occupant protection and increase injury risk. Honda dealers will inspect the vehicle for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Honda Pilot or 2019 Honda Passport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V784. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the free weld inspection. Reference recall number 19V784 and Honda recall number X6J when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost. Honda dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds for free. If the dealer finds missing welds, Honda will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced occupant protection in a crash. Honda reported that incomplete body welding can make the vehicle fail to meet federal occupant crash protection and windshield zone intrusion requirements, increasing injury risk. The dealer inspection determines whether your vehicle has missing welds.
What if I bought the Honda Pilot or Passport used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Pilot or Passport is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 19V784.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V784000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V784 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V784000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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