Honda Recalls 880,000 Vehicles for Defective Rear Suspension Components

The American Honda Motor Company has issued a recall of 880,514 vehicles that may have failing rear suspension components, which could result in drivers losing control, increasing the risk of an accident or injury.

A report posted on June 10 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that the recall involves certain 2016–2022 Honda Pilot, 2017–2023 Ridgeline, 2019–2023 Passport, and 2014–2020 Acura MDX models.

The NHTSA notes that components such as the rear control arm could cause a loss of vehicle handling, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, it said the rear subframe could corrode at the suspension mounting points.

The automaker traced the issue to improper coating specifications on subframes that could result in insufficient paint adhesion and premature paint peeling near the arm bracket weld area. Vehicles in those regions where de-icing agents are heavily used could experience premature corrosion at the rear subframe mounting points.

According to Honda’s investigation, as the corrosion progresses, material thinning and driving vibrations could cause the mounting area to fracture and fail. Warning signs include abnormal noise or vibration from the rear suspension and changes in vehicle handling.

Notification letters were mailed on July 7, and owners can call Honda’s customer service line at 1-888-234-2138. The recall numbers are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are also searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit, as well as repair or replace the rear subframe components as needed. All services will be performed free of charge.

Honda originally discovered the potential problem in 2021, when it identified a difference in paint quality between the supplier’s and Honda test conditions for the rear subframe.  The automaker then began a further analysis.

From November 2022 through February 2023, Honda monitored and surveyed vehicles in the United States and Canada. The company continued its analysis into September 2023.

It wasn’t until September 2025 that the automaker received its first report of the issue, and eventually determined the cause of the affected vehicle population.

As of May 28, Honda has had no warranty claims and no reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue.

Honda most recently recalled 98,892 vehicles from various years and models for defective front passenger-seat weight sensors that could crack and short-circuit, causing airbags to deploy.

A 2025 Honda recall of 65,115 vehicles involved certain 2013 Accord models with a four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission. Some of these vehicles may have experienced a broken driveshaft, resulting in a loss of drive power or a rollaway when the vehicle was placed in park but without the parking brake applied.