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2026 Honda Pilot Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Honda Pilot, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

1

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

29

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Pilot and 29 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is steering, with 15 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. STEERING15
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
  3. SEAT BELTS5
  4. AIR BAGS3
  5. POWER TRAIN3
  6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
  7. SUSPENSION2
  8. ENGINE2

2026 Pilot Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION:REAR · 26V424000

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

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.

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2026 Pilot Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

No manufacturer communications on file with NHTSA for this year and model.

All 2026 Pilot records at NHTSA

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Build Your Pilot Repair File

  • Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
  • Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
  • Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
  • Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents

Does My Honda Pilot Qualify?

A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.

If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.

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