2026 Honda Pilot recalls and problems

The 2026 Honda Pilot has 1 recall and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 24 Pilot model years — 24th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

31complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

12,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Structure

Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other7

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Suspension2

Lane Departure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Honda Pilot years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Honda Pilot have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Honda Pilot, the latest from Jul 1, 2026 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Pilot?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (16), unknown or other (7), seat belts (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.