Honda recalls certain 2020 Acura MDX vehicles due to rear suspension component failure risk. Corroded mounting points may cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must have rear subframe inspected and reinforced by dealers.
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling certain 2020 Acura MDX vehicles because rear suspension components can fail due to corrosion, increasing crash risk. Owners must have dealers inspect and reinforce the rear subframe to prevent loss of vehicle control.
Rear suspension mounting points can corrode over time, leading to failure of rear control arms and other components. This may cause loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners of 2020 Acura MDX vehicles sold in specific U.S. states are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the rear subframe reinforcement are at higher risk of loss of vehicle control.
Check if your 2020 Acura MDX was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The vehicle may have corroded mounting points on the rear subframe.
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if needed to prevent suspension failure.
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
The rear subframe mounting points can corrode, causing rear suspension components to fail and increasing crash risk.
Your 2020 Acura MDX was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit or repair components to prevent failure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V365000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 26V365000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
