Honda is recalling certain 2026 Passport vehicles with loose rear subframe bolts that could cause loss of stability or detachment, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free inspections by August 24, 2026.
Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling some 2026 Passport vehicles because rear subframe bolts may be tightened incorrectly. This could lead to loss of vehicle stability or detachment, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
Loose rear subframe bolts can cause the vehicle to become unstable or detach from the rear frame. This increases the chance of losing control and crashing, potentially causing injury.
Owners of 2026 Honda Passport vehicles are affected. Drivers with improper bolt tightening are at higher risk.
Check if your 2026 Passport has loose rear subframe bolts. The recall covers vehicles with improper bolt tightening, identified by VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 10, 2026.
If your 2026 Passport feels unstable or has unusual vibrations, stop driving immediately.
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free inspection and bolt replacement at a dealer.
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting July 10, 2026 to confirm if it's affected.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
The recall is for certain 2026 Passport vehicles with rear subframe bolts that may have been tightened improperly.
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting July 10, 2026.
No, but if you notice instability or unusual vibrations, stop driving immediately.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V424000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 26V424000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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. 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.
