2014-2023 Honda Pilot/Ridgeline Recall 26V365: Subframe

Recall 26V365 covers 880,514 2014-2023 Pilot, Ridgeline, Mdx, and Passport vehicles for rear-subframe corrosion. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

What's wrong?

The rear subframe is the heavy steel structure under the back of the vehicle. It supports the rear suspension arms and gives those parts a solid mounting point, so the wheels stay aligned while the vehicle turns, brakes, and rides over bumps. On 2014-2023 Pilot, Ridgeline, Mdx, and Passport vehicles in this recall, that area matters because the suspension loads feed through it every time the vehicle moves.

The problem starts with the coating on some rear subframes. Improper coating specifications left the paint less able to stick near the arm bracket weld area. In salt-belt states, road salt attacks exposed metal after the paint peels. As corrosion advances, the metal thins, and normal driving vibration can crack the suspension mounting area until a rear suspension component fails.

Owners can notice abnormal noise or vibration from the rear suspension. The vehicle can also handle differently while driving, which is the warning sign to take seriously.

Who's affected?

Spans 4 model lines across the 2014-2023 model years, with the rear sub-frame assembly listed under rear suspension and body or structural components.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

Rear suspension failure can reduce handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Abnormal rear suspension noise, vibration, or a change in handling is a reason to slow down, stop when safe, and call a Honda dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2023 Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Mdx, or Passport is included in this recall.
2. Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free rear subframe inspection, reinforcement kit, and any rear subframe component repair or replacement that addresses corrosion at the rear suspension mounting points.
3. Bring any recall notice Honda sends. If you do not have the notice, reference recall number 26V365 when you call.
4. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Stop using the vehicle and call the dealer if the rear suspension feels loose or the vehicle handles abnormally.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the rear subframe for corrosion at the suspension mounting points, installs a rear subframe reinforcement kit, and repairs or replaces rear subframe components that need it. The recall repair is available at the dealer and is free, with parts and labor covered. Honda used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a related rear subframe repair, bring receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk for Honda review under that plan.

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Source documents

• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Owner Notice (PDF) · RCMN
• Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCSB

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 15, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →