Honda Pilot recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 27 recall campaigns and 3,543 consumer complaints for the Honda Pilot (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Engine, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Pilot costs to own.

Every Honda Pilot recall campaign, by year

All 27 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Pilot (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 4 campaigns

Suspension26V424000 · July 1, 2026 · about 3,933 vehicles
Risk: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Structure26V365000 · June 4, 2026 · about 880,514 vehicles
Risk: 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.
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.
Air Bags26V332000 · May 21, 2026 · about 98,892 vehicles
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
Seats26V054000 · January 29, 2026 · about 32 vehicles
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.

2025 — 3 campaigns

Service Brakes25V391000 · June 12, 2025 · about 259,033 vehicles
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Seat Belts25V056000 · February 5, 2025 · about 1,494 vehicles
Risk: A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge.
Fuel System25V031000 · January 23, 2025 · about 294,612 vehicles
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge.

2024 — 3 campaigns

Fuel System24V900000 · November 27, 2024 · about 205,760 vehicles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge.
Seats24V859000 · November 14, 2024 · about 121 vehicles
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.
Air Bags24V064000 · February 1, 2024 · about 750,114 vehicles
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2023 — 6 campaigns

Fuel System23V858000 · December 18, 2023 · about 2,490,460 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Engine And Engine Cooling23V751000 · November 13, 2023 · about 248,999 vehicles
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
Steering23V735000 · November 2, 2023 · about 519 vehicles
Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge.
Service Brakes23V458000 · June 29, 2023 · about 124,077 vehicles
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention23V431000 · June 15, 2023 · about 1,209,673 vehicles
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge.
Visibility23V174000 · March 16, 2023 · about 339,404 vehicles
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge.

2021 — 3 campaigns

Structure21V932000 · November 29, 2021 · about 724,826 vehicles
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge.
Fuel System21V215000 · March 25, 2021 · about 624,552 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
Tires21V165000 · March 11, 2021 · about 1,093 vehicles
Risk: Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

2020 — 4 campaigns

Tires20V725000 · November 20, 2020 · about 214 vehicles
Risk: Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
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.
Back Over Prevention20V439000 · July 28, 2020 · about 607,786 vehicles
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge.
Electrical System20V440000 · July 28, 2020 · about 499,344 vehicles
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available.
Equipment20V067000 · February 6, 2020 · about 10,050 vehicles
Risk: If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge.

2019 — 2 campaigns

Structure19V784000 · October 31, 2019 · about 10 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge.
Engine And Engine Cooling19V298000 · April 12, 2019 · about 93,946 vehicles
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge.

2018 — 2 campaigns

Structure18V848000 · November 28, 2018 · about 404 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Seats18V221000 · April 5, 2018 · about 5,810 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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 fra…

Where the Pilot’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (27 campaigns total): Structure (4), Fuel System (4), Seats (3), Air Bags (2), Service Brakes (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Back Over Prevention (2), Tires (2), and 6 other components.

Complaints by reported area (3,543 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Engine (1,069), Electrical System (1,001), Forward Collision Avoidance (418), Power Train (393), Fuel/Propulsion System (367), Service Brakes (198).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Pilot (MY 2017–2026) include 72 crash reports, 19 fire reports, 67 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Pilot costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Pilot harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: 2026 Honda Pilot FWD cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Honda Pilot have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Honda Pilot (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Pilot recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 23V858000 (December 18, 2023, Fuel System), affecting about 2,490,460 vehicles: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Pilot has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Pilot cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Pilot cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Pilot nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.