Certain 2014–2020 Acura MDX, 2016–2022 Acura Pilot, 2017–2023 Acura Ridgeline and 2019–2023 Acura Passport SUVs recalled by Honda can be identified by model and year. The rear subframe suspension mounting points could rust, potentially causing rear suspension component failure, poor handling and loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Honda will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit or replace the subframe as necessary.
How to identify it
2014–2020 Acura MDX
2016–2022 Acura PILOT
2017–2023 Acura RIDGELINE
2019–2023 Acura PASSPORT
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the suspension mounting points on the rear subframe could rust. As a result, rear suspension components could fail. This could lead to poor handling and a loss of vehicle control.
A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.
What to do
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit or replace the subframe, as necessary.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)