Model year record

2023 Honda Pilot

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 346 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V391000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
259,033
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-12
Owners notified
2025-07-28

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V031000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
294,612
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-23
Owners notified
2025-03-17

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

Safety risk

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V900000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
205,760
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-27
Owners notified
2025-01-07

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V859000

Seats: critical fasteners

Component
Seats: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
121
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-14
Owners notified
2025-01-06

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. 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."

Safety risk

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V735000

Steering: rack and pinion: rack

Component
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
519
Reported to NHTSA
2023-11-02
Owners notified
2023-12-18

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts5860,000 mi
Electrical system418,000 mi
Unknown or other34
Steering268,468 mi
Service brakes23
Engine2236,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking19
Seats188,468 mi
Power train16
Visibility/wiper10
Fuel/propulsion system8
Vehicle speed control8
Forward collision avoidance: warnings7
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6
Structure: body6
Air bags5
Wheels5
Exterior lighting4
Lane departure: warning4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly416,527 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection3
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Forward collision avoidance250,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control: software219,000 mi
Other/i am not sure2
Structure: frame and members218,000 mi
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior274,071 mi
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module180,100 mi
Lane departure: assist1
Structure1527 mi
Visibility14,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1500 mi

The 2022 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2024 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE25017Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status

Seat belts

EA25004No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.