2026 Honda Pilot problems, complaints & recalls

2026 Honda Pilot recalls (1)

• Recall 26V424000Jul 1, 20263,933 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · SUSPENSION:REAR

  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.

Recent 2026 Honda Pilot complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Nov 8, 2026UTDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I believe everything worked as intended and nothing failed. There is nothing to reproduce. Me and the family could have been killed.

   NHTSA complaint #11776519 · source
2. Filed Nov 6, 2026CASteering

   The cable reel clock spring make noise when turning the steering wheel. I contacted honda dealer but they said it normal and refuse to replace the part.

   NHTSA complaint #11776351 · source
3. Filed Oct 31, 2026WISeats & Seat Belts

   Seatbelt warning chimes sound multiple times in error after passengers previously buckled in the rear exit the vehicle. This is very alarming to the driver when resuming driving after a passenger dropoff for passengers riding in the back.

   NHTSA complaint #11774819 · source
4. Filed Oct 30, 2026HIElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   I picked up a brand new 2026 Honda Pilot XLE with 10 miles on it. I drove it about 22 miles on my commute that evening and noticed the acceleration to be sluggish and shifting hard. I also noticed when I turned up the audio system the sound would skip out and make a crackling noise as if a wire wasnʻt attached to a speaker. I parked the vehicle overnight and then began my commute the next morning with my [XXX]. Less than a half mile from our home, upon acceleration of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11774740 · source
5. Filed Oct 21, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   The vehicle has a critical, severe multi-system factory safety defect involving structural steering/alignment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) software. 1. STRUCTURAL DEFECT: From the time of delivery, the vehicle had out-of-specification factory alignment causing extreme handling instability, violent chassis/brake vibrations under acceleration/braking, and severe, premature tire rubber scrubbing/burning. Hayward Honda documented factory alignment failure on…

   NHTSA complaint #11772821 · source
6. Filed Oct 19, 2026INSteering

   Unknown issue and no recall available - Steering wheel started making a clicking noise at around 1200 miles on the vehicle. I have heard that many people have had this issue and got the clock spring replaced only for the issue to return.

   NHTSA complaint #11772274 · source
7. Filed Oct 17, 2026FLEngine

   This is the description from my wife, who was driving the vehicle at the time. I was driving and the check engine light came on and the car started to violently shake. I lost the ability to accelerate. Fortunately, I was able to steer the car to safety and use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. I called the nearest dealership and they told me to turn it off and if they engine warning light came back on, to contact honda to tow it. The light did not come back on so they…

   NHTSA complaint #11771835 · source
8. Filed Oct 5, 2026ALSteering

   Steering wheel is stiff and constantly clicking when I turn the wheel. My dealership said there have been several complaints but no recall and they could not do anything to fix the issue at this time. I am concerned that it could be a safety issue if it is not addressed. This has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle brand new in August 2026.

   NHTSA complaint #11769005 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Nov 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology