Torrance, CA – July 22, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 880,514 SUVs and pickups whose rear suspensions may break. This would reduce stability, upping the chances of a crash and injury.
The following models are affected:
- 2014 – 2020 Acura MDX
- 2016 – 2022 Honda Pilot
- 2017 – 2023 Honda Ridgeline
- 2019 – 2023 Honda Passport
The defect only affects vehicles sold in the so-called “Salt Belt” states where salt – which is highly corrosive to vehicles’ undersides – is routinely used for de-icing the roads in the winter.
Recall summary
Suspension components are attached to a subframe, which is bolted onto the vehicle’s underbody and is coated with paint to protect it from corrosion.
Due to a supplier error, the paint can peel off prematurely, exposing the subframe and its mounting points to the salt. This can loosen and misalign the rear suspension, causing it to fail.
The full list of the affected states is available here.
Recall risks
A broken or misaligned rear suspension affects the vehicle’s stability and braking performance, significantly augmenting the risk of a crash and injury.
Warning signs
Apart from impaired handling, drivers may also notice unusual noises or vibrations coming from the back of the vehicle.
Other Honda recalls
In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs whose power steering could have malfunctioned, resulting in increased steering effort.
Honda is also subject to at least three separate U.S. government investigations, including one concerning rearview camera failure on nearly 130,000 cars, as reported.
The repair
The dealers will repair the subframe free of charge as it is customary with any recalls.
Notifications to the owners are set to be mailed by July 7, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Over 880,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Honda rear suspension recall. To do a Honda or Acura recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
