Use caution Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 6, 2026

Honda 2020 Acura MDX Recall: Rear Suspension Failure Risk

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.

Plain-English summary generated from official NHTSA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #26V365000Vehicle Honda ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

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.

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79168-honda-2020-acura-mdx-recall-rear-suspension-failure-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79168-honda-2020-acura-mdx-recall-rear-suspension-failure-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V365000

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“Honda 2020 Acura MDX Recall: Rear Suspension Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79168-honda-2020-acura-mdx-recall-rear-suspension-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V365000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V365000).

Honda is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, and 2019-2023 Honda Passport vehicles due to rear suspension component failure risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on April 6, 2026. Owners should contact Honda at 1-888-234-2138.

How to tell if you have it

Acura MDX, 2014-2020
Honda Pilot, 2016-2022
Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2023
Honda Passport, 2019-2023

What to do

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. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

The hazard

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. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure. NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints about the structure on these vehicles.

Context

Honda has 244 other recalls on record since November 18, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda VT750 Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk (October 1, 2026), Honda Odyssey 2020 Air Bags: Unexpected Deployment Risk (September 4, 2026), and Honda CMX500 2017 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash or Injury (July 30, 2026). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 334 technical service bulletins covering the 2016 Acura MDX, with the latest dated January 31, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Mazda CX-50 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (October 29, 2025), Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (March 30, 2026), and Isuzu FTR 2020 Suspension Recall: Detached Axle Bracket Risk (October 22, 2025).

How to tell if you have this one

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.

Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle

Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Dealer Inspect Rear Subframe
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if needed to prevent suspension failure.
Anticipated fall 2026

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 4 months.

Apr 6, 2026NHTSA received the defect report
Jul 27, 2026Interim owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Subject: Recall 26V365000 — Honda 2020 Acura MDX Recall: Rear Suspension Failure Risk

Hello,

I own a Honda 2020 Acura MDX Recall: Rear Suspension Failure Risk 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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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/79168-honda-2020-acura-mdx-recall-rear-suspension-failure-risk">Honda 2020 Acura MDX Recall: Rear Suspension Failure Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V365000 (April 6, 2026)
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