Model year record

2025 Honda Pilot

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 670 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 25V056000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,494
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-05
Owners notified
2025-03-24

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system7616,000 mi
Steering734,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking6235,000 mi
Engine56160 mi
Service brakes558,000 mi
Unknown or other45
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control43120 mi
Power train388,435 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings32
Vehicle speed control2910,000 mi
Seat belts23
Fuel/propulsion system22
Visibility/wiper17
Lane departure: warning15
Lane departure: assist11
Air bags104,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings7
Structure: body7
Fuel system, gasoline616,000 mi
Wheels6
Exterior lighting4
Service brakes, hydraulic410,000 mi
Suspension4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly47,350 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3
Electrical system: adas22,700 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer224,900 mi
Forward collision avoidance218,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar21,172 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Seats2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly219,000 mi
Tires2
Visibility: windshield25,000 mi

The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 11 times as many 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.

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.