Honda Pilot problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

57 recall campaigns since 2005

1. July 1, 2026 · 26V424000 · 2026 · Structure › Frame and members; Suspension › Rear

   The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge.

2. June 4, 2026 · 26V365000 · 2016–2022 · Structure › Frame and members; Suspension › Rear

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

   Remedy: 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.

3. June 12, 2025 · 25V391000 · 2023–2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

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

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge.

4. February 5, 2025 · 25V056000 · 2025 · Seat belts › Rear/other

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

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge.

5. January 23, 2025 · 25V031000 · 2023–2025 · Electrical system › Software; Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

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

   Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge.

6. November 27, 2024 · 24V900000 · 2023–2025 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

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

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge.

7. November 2, 2023 · 23V735000 · 2023–2024 · Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge.

8. November 29, 2021 · 21V932000 · 2016–2019 · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LATCH; Structure › Body › Hood

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

   Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge.

9. March 11, 2021 · 21V165000 · 2019–2020 · Tires

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

   Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

10. November 20, 2020 · 20V725000 · 2021 · Tires

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

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tires that have the affected DOT serial number and mold number, free of charge.

11. February 6, 2020 · 20V067000 · 2020 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    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.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge.

12. October 31, 2019 · 19V784000 · 2019–2020 · Structure › Body

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

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge.

13. November 28, 2018 · 18V848000 · 2019 · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

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

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge.

14. April 5, 2018 · 18V221000 · 2018 · Seats

    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.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and…

15. March 30, 2017 · 17V219000 · 2016 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

    The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

16. October 16, 2015 · 15V668000 · 2016 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

    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,…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.

17. July 6, 2015 · 15V424000 · 2016 · Seat belts › Rear/other

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

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the rear third row seat belt, free of charge.

18. March 14, 2013 · 13V092000 · 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module; Traction control system

    An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application.

    Remedy: Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand.

19. March 30, 2012 · 12V136000 · 2005 · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

    IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 PILOT VEHICLES.

    Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL HARNESS OR REPLACE THE LIGHTING SWITCH AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

20. February 17, 2012 · 12V063000 · 2012 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

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

    Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VSF ASSEMBLY DATE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.

21. September 9, 2011 · 11V468000 · 2009–2011 · Seat belts › Front › Webbing

    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.

    Remedy: HONDA DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A SPECIALIZED INSPECTION OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEATBELTS, FREE OF CHARGE.

22. November 18, 2004 · 04V541000 · 2005 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

    Remedy: DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK.

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• Honda Accord: 26V332000 (2017–2022, air bags); 26V054000 (2024, seats); 24V859000 (2023–2024, seats); 24V064000 (2020–2022, air bags); 23V858000 (2015–2021, fuel system, gasoline); 21V215000 (2019, fuel system, gasoline); 19V499000 (2005–2008, air bags); 19V501000 (2005–2008, air bags); 19V502000 (2009–2015, air bags); 19V378000 (2009–2015, air bags); 19V182000 (2005–2008, air bags); 18V661000 (2010–2015, air bags); 18V268000 (2005–2012, air bags); 18V042000 (2009–2013, air bags); 17V545000 (2009–2012, air bags); 17V030000 (2009–2012, air bags); 16V346000 (2009–2011, air bags); 15V320000 (2005–2008, air bags); 14V700000 (2005, air bags); 14V353000 (2005, air bags); 10V640000 (2011, suspension); 06V270000 (2006, equipment)
• Honda Odyssey: 23V751000 (2016, 2018–2019, engine and engine cooling); 23V431000 (2019–2022, back over prevention); 23V174000 (2020–2021, visibility); 20V439000 (2019–2021, back over prevention); 20V440000 (2019–2021, back over prevention); 19V298000 (2018–2019, engine and engine cooling); 16V417000 (2016, fuel system, gasoline); 13V382000 (2013, engine); 13V016000 (2009–2013, air bags); 05V039000 (2005, steering)
• Honda Civic: 23V458000 (2021–2022, service brakes, hydraulic)
• Honda CR-V: 17V029000 (2005–2008, air bags); 16V344000 (2005–2008, air bags)

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