2026 Honda Pilot
Recalled by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Food recall
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued a safety recall covering 2026 Honda Pilot, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on July 1, 2026 and affects approximately 3,933 vehicles. It involves elevated levels of a heavy metal. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2026 Honda Pilot, with approximately 3,933 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Honda (American Honda Motor Co.), based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2026 Honda Pilot; 2026 Honda Passport”
Why was 2026 Honda Pilot recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly. Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.” In plain terms, this recall relates to elevated levels of a heavy metal.
Some recalls are issued when testing finds elevated levels of a heavy metal such as lead. Long-term exposure to certain heavy metals is a recognized health concern, particularly for young children. Regulators set limits and recall products that exceed them.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2026 Honda Pilot, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Ow…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- July 1, 2026
- Recall started
- July 1, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2026 Honda Pilot recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles.
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2026 Honda Pilot?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V424000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.