Honda Pilot recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Honda Pilot model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Mid-size SUV Model years 2010–2025 43 NHTSA recalls 6,651 owner complaints
43 NHTSA recalls
6,651 owner complaints
16 model years covered
185 citing a crash
46 citing a fire
182 citing an injury

Honda Pilot recalls & complaints by model year

Every Pilot model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Honda Pilot 10 111 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Honda Pilot 11 293 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Honda Pilot 9 171 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Honda Pilot 6 271 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Honda Pilot 3 116 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Honda Pilot 4 109 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Honda Pilot 8 1,716 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Honda Pilot 4 933 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Honda Pilot 7 440 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Honda Pilot 13 916 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Honda Pilot 11 492 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Honda Pilot 10 445 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Honda Pilot 5 165 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Honda Pilot 5 146 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Honda Pilot 6 116 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Honda Pilot 4 211 2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 116 while NHTSA lists 43 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Honda Pilot

The component categories Honda owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Honda Pilot

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Honda Pilot recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Honda Pilot recalls (10)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2011–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2011–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2011–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Apr 2018

    The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · also 2011–2012
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in…

    NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · also 2011–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Aug 2017

    One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

    NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · also 2011–2012
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally…

    NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · also 2011–2012
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

    NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS Jan 2013

    One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

    NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · also 2011–2013
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING Sep 2011

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STITCHING THAT SECURES THE END OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP SECTION OF THE SEATBELT MAY BE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING.

    NHTSA campaign 11V468000 · also 2011

2011 Honda Pilot recalls (11)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2010 and 2012–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2010 and 2012–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2010 and 2012–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Apr 2018

    The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · also 2010 and 2012
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in…

    NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Aug 2017

    One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

    NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · also 2010 and 2012
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally…

    NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · also 2010 and 2012
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

    NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS Jan 2013

    One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

    NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING Sep 2011

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STITCHING THAT SECURES THE END OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP SECTION OF THE SEATBELT MAY BE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING.

    NHTSA campaign 11V468000 · also 2010
  • SUSPENSION Dec 2010

    THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING.

    NHTSA campaign 10V640000

2012 Honda Pilot recalls (9)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Apr 2018

    The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · also 2010–2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in…

    NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Aug 2017

    One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

    NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · also 2010–2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally…

    NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · also 2010–2011
  • AIR BAGS Jan 2013

    One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

    NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 2012

    THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.

    NHTSA campaign 12V063000

2013 Honda Pilot recalls (6)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014–2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in…

    NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · also 2010–2012
  • ENGINE Aug 2013

    During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

    NHTSA campaign 13V382000
  • AIR BAGS Jan 2013

    One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

    NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · also 2010–2012

2014 Honda Pilot recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2010–2013 and 2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2010–2013 and 2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2010–2013 and 2015

2015 Honda Pilot recalls (4)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2016–2021
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2010–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2010–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2010–2014

2016 Honda Pilot recalls (8)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2017–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2015 and 2017–2021
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Nov 2023

    Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

    NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · also 2018–2019
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD Nov 2021

    The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · also 2017–2019
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE Mar 2017

    The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

    NHTSA campaign 17V219000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 2016

    The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

    NHTSA campaign 16V417000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Oct 2015

    In the affected vehicles, when one of the safety systems such as tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking or electronic stability control malfunctions, there is potential that the instrument panel will not illuminate the corresponding warning light…

    NHTSA campaign 15V668000
  • SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER Jul 2015

    Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.

    NHTSA campaign 15V424000

2017 Honda Pilot recalls (4)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2016 and 2018–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2018–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2015–2016 and 2018–2021
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD Nov 2021

    The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · also 2016 and 2018–2019

2018 Honda Pilot recalls (7)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2016–2017 and 2019–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2017 and 2019–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2015–2017 and 2019–2021
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Nov 2023

    Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

    NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · also 2016 and 2019
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD Nov 2021

    The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · also 2016–2017 and 2019
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Apr 2019

    The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

    NHTSA campaign 19V298000 · also 2019
  • SEATS Apr 2018

    The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets.

    NHTSA campaign 18V221000

2019 Honda Pilot recalls (13)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2016–2018 and 2020–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2017–2018 and 2020–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2015–2018 and 2020–2021
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Nov 2023

    Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

    NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · also 2016 and 2018
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION Jun 2023

    Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

    NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · also 2020–2022
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD Nov 2021

    The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · also 2016–2018
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Mar 2021

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V215000
  • TIRES Mar 2021

    On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    NHTSA campaign 21V165000 · also 2020
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Jul 2020

    Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

    NHTSA campaign 20V440000 · also 2020–2021
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Jul 2020

    Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle.

    NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · also 2020–2021
  • STRUCTURE › BODY Oct 2019

    The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody.

    NHTSA campaign 19V784000 · also 2020
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Apr 2019

    The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

    NHTSA campaign 19V298000 · also 2018
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS Nov 2018

    The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended.

    NHTSA campaign 18V848000

2020 Honda Pilot recalls (11)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2016–2019 and 2021–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2017–2019 and 2021–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Feb 2024

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · also 2021–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2015–2019 and 2021
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION Jun 2023

    Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

    NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · also 2019 and 2021–2022
  • VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR Mar 2023

    The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · also 2021
  • TIRES Mar 2021

    On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    NHTSA campaign 21V165000 · also 2019
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Jul 2020

    Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

    NHTSA campaign 20V440000 · also 2019 and 2021
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Jul 2020

    Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle.

    NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · also 2019 and 2021
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Feb 2020

    The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.

    NHTSA campaign 20V067000
  • STRUCTURE › BODY Oct 2019

    The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody.

    NHTSA campaign 19V784000 · also 2019

2021 Honda Pilot recalls (10)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2016–2020 and 2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2017–2020 and 2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Feb 2024

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · also 2020 and 2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2015–2020
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER Jun 2023

    The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

    NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · also 2022
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION Jun 2023

    Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

    NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · also 2019–2020 and 2022
  • VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR Mar 2023

    The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · also 2020
  • TIRES Nov 2020

    The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.

    NHTSA campaign 20V725000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Jul 2020

    Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

    NHTSA campaign 20V440000 · also 2019–2020
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Jul 2020

    Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle.

    NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · also 2019–2020

2022 Honda Pilot recalls (5)

  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 2026

    The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

    NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · also 2016–2021
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2017–2021
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Feb 2024

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · also 2020–2021
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER Jun 2023

    The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

    NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · also 2021
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION Jun 2023

    Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

    NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · also 2019–2021

2023 Honda Pilot recalls (5)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Jun 2025

    The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.

    NHTSA campaign 25V391000 · also 2024–2025
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 2025

    A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

    NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · also 2024–2025
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP Nov 2024

    The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

    NHTSA campaign 24V900000 · also 2024–2025
  • SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Nov 2024

    The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · also 2024
  • STEERING › RACK AND PINION › RACK Nov 2023

    Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

    NHTSA campaign 23V735000 · also 2024

2024 Honda Pilot recalls (6)

  • SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Jan 2026

    The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    NHTSA campaign 26V054000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Jun 2025

    The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.

    NHTSA campaign 25V391000 · also 2023 and 2025
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 2025

    A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

    NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · also 2023 and 2025
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP Nov 2024

    The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

    NHTSA campaign 24V900000 · also 2023 and 2025
  • SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Nov 2024

    The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · also 2023
  • STEERING › RACK AND PINION › RACK Nov 2023

    Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

    NHTSA campaign 23V735000 · also 2023

2025 Honda Pilot recalls (4)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Jun 2025

    The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.

    NHTSA campaign 25V391000 · also 2023–2024
  • SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER Feb 2025

    The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel.

    NHTSA campaign 25V056000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 2025

    A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

    NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · also 2023–2024
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP Nov 2024

    The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

    NHTSA campaign 24V900000 · also 2023–2024

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Honda Pilot recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns for the Honda Pilot across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2019 model year has the most, with 13. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Honda Pilot year has the most recalls?

The 2019 Honda Pilot has the most NHTSA recalls (13), followed by 2020 (11) and 2011 (11). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Honda Pilot year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Honda Pilot (1,716), followed by 2017 (933) and 2019 (916). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Honda Pilot?

Across 6,651 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Honda Pilot are Engine (2,169), Electrical System (1,755), Power Train (734), Fuel/Propulsion System (607), Forward Collision Avoidance (512) and Service Brakes (365).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.