Honda Pilot recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 62 recalls and 9,393 owner complaints for the Honda Pilot (model years 2003–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (2,360 complaints), followed by electrical system (2,061 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (13).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 216 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 116 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 146 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 169 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 450 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 11 | 492 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 13 | 920 | 13 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 440 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 936 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 1,720 | 23 | 10 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 109 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 116 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 271 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 9 | 172 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 293 | 29 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 111 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 134 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 133 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 211 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 268 | 23 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 13 | 679 | 42 | 8 | |
| 2004 | 12 | 544 | 29 | 14 | |
| 2003 | 13 | 720 | 38 | 11 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (1,720), 2017 (936) and 2019 (920). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (109).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Honda Pilot model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,360 | 24 of 24 | |
| Electrical system | 2,061 | 24 of 24 | |
| Power train | 1,331 | 24 of 24 | |
| Air bags | 685 | 15 of 24 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 609 | 16 of 24 |
Latest 8 of 62 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V424000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Structure: frame and members | 2026 | 3,933 |
| 26V365000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Suspension: rear | 2016–2022 | 965,561 |
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2017–2022 | 98,892 |
| 26V054000 | Jan 29, 2026 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2024 | 32 |
| 25V391000 | Jun 12, 2025 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2023–2025 | 259,033 |
| 25V056000 | Feb 5, 2025 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2025 | 1,494 |
| 25V031000 | Jan 23, 2025 | Electrical system: software | 2023–2025 | 294,612 |
| 24V900000 | Nov 27, 2024 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap | 2023–2025 | 205,760 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 346 complaints and a fire in 98 complaints; 465 people injured and 104 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.