2019 HONDA PILOT
13 recalls, 1,451 complaints - 299 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
26V365000 Jun 4, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minne... Read more
Consequence
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy... Read more
26V332000 May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 ... Read more
Consequence
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. Th... Read more
23V858000 Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more
Consequence
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. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
23V751000 Nov 13, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Consequence
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. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner... Read more
23V431000 Jun 15, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles... Read more
Consequence
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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
21V932000 Nov 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Consequence
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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
21V215000 Mar 25, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin... Read more
Consequence
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. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
21V165000 Mar 11, 2021
TIRES
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Consequence
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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.
20V440000 Jul 28, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fa... Read more
Consequence
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. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may conta... Read more
20V439000 Jul 28, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selec... Read more
Consequence
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. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
19V784000 Oct 31, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety S... Read more
Consequence
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. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Ho... Read more
19V298000 Apr 12, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Consequence
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. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners m... Read more
18V848000 Nov 28, 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not... Read more
Consequence
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. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
Complaint Statistics
1,451 total complaints
61 crashes 13 fires 45 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 243 |
| ENGINE | 242 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 165 |
| POWER TRAIN | 124 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 82 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 66 |
| STEERING | 64 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 45 |
| AIR BAGS | 39 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 38 |
ENGINE
Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2026
The car stalled in an intersection. The auto idle function had engaged when the car came to a full stop, but when i took my foot off the break it did not restart. It took a couple of tries to get it to restart, leaving my car in the intersection. This problem has been happening on and off since I bo... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 8, 2026
My 2019 Honda Pilot EX AWD (VIN [XXX]) with approximately 80,000 miles developed a check engine light along with dashboard messages indicating an Emissions System Problem and AWD System Problem. The vehicle continued to drive normally, but the warnings repeatedly returned. Diagnostic code P0172 (Sy... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 2026
abnormal operation and intermittent failure of multipurpose camera, my dashboard is showing warning lights for LKAS, Cruise, auto-high beams, collision mitigation, road Departure mitigation.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 2026
abnormal operation and intermittent failure of multipurpose camera, my dashboard is showing warning lights for LKAS, Cruise, auto-high beams, collision mitigation, road Departure mitigation.
ENGINE
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 8, 2026
I am having transmission issues with my 2019 Honda pilot. There is an extended warranty service bulletin out, Honda USA claims my vehicle does not fall under that extended warranty based on the VIN. I am experiencing all of the symptoms of the fuel injector issues that they report in the bulletin. I... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 2026
abnormal operation and intermittent failure of multipurpose camera, my dashboard is showing warning lights for LKAS, Cruise, auto-high beams, collision mitigation, road Departure mitigation.
ENGINE
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
Have a 2019 Honda Pilot - Fuel injector failure/Catalytic Converter at 115,000 miles. estimated cost over $2,200. KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT: Honda Service Bulletins 20-100, 21-002, 22-002 acknowledge widespread fuel injector failures in 2019 Honda Pilots caused by debris from manufacturing process.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 8, 2026
I am having transmission issues with my 2019 Honda pilot. There is an extended warranty service bulletin out, Honda USA claims my vehicle does not fall under that extended warranty based on the VIN. I am experiencing all of the symptoms of the fuel injector issues that they report in the bulletin. I... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
Have a 2019 Honda Pilot - Fuel injector failure/Catalytic Converter at 115,000 miles. estimated cost over $2,200. KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT: Honda Service Bulletins 20-100, 21-002, 22-002 acknowledge widespread fuel injector failures in 2019 Honda Pilots caused by debris from manufacturing process.... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 4, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
Rod bearing failure, diagnosed by Honda Service. At a stop light, vehicle starting making very loud noises (video proof). I pulled over right away and had it towed to not risk an accident or more damage. Honda(same place that the vehicle was purchased at did most preventive maintenance) diagnosis... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2026
My engine light came on, and the codes reported were P0441 P04F1 U0401 and P0172. I took the car to the dealer for a diagnostic and they stated it was the fuel injectors. Their is a TSB 21-010 related to this situation, however my car's vin wasn't covered by the TSB. I have two coworkers with the sa... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
The vehicle experienced a check engine light with code P0430 and a failed Air/Fuel ratio test due to defective fuel injectors leaking raw fuel into the exhaust bank. This failure completely mirrors the factory defect in Honda Service Bulletin A21-010 (NHTSA ID: 10187008), which extends the fuel inje... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
The vehicle experienced a check engine light with code P0430 and a failed Air/Fuel ratio test due to defective fuel injectors leaking raw fuel into the exhaust bank. This failure completely mirrors the factory defect in Honda Service Bulletin A21-010 (NHTSA ID: 10187008), which extends the fuel inje... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
My dash will light up and say that cruise control is not working and lane keep assist is also not working
POWER TRAIN
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The contact was informed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced. The... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The contact was informed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced. The... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
The vehicle experienced a check engine light with code P0430 and a failed Air/Fuel ratio test due to defective fuel injectors leaking raw fuel into the exhaust bank. This failure completely mirrors the factory defect in Honda Service Bulletin A21-010 (NHTSA ID: 10187008), which extends the fuel inje... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
My dash will light up and say that cruise control is not working and lane keep assist is also not working
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
My dash will light up and say that cruise control is not working and lane keep assist is also not working
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The contact was informed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced. The... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Aug 31, 2026
When at a red light or stop sign the vehicle will idle and turn off. The vehicle doesn’t want to restart. It takes a bit to get started again then it progresses.While parked I turned the car off for 5 minutes and it would not start up again. Tried the jump cables to make sure it wasn’t the batte... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 31, 2026
warning lights and problems
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 31, 2026
warning lights and problems
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 31, 2026
warning lights and problems
ENGINE
Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while merging onto the highway at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway, and the vehicle was towed to an independent me... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
We have had the car since bought new in 2019 and has about 105k miles. Since then it has had 4 new batteries and going to the dealership again for the same issue. The car struggles to start sometime and other we have to take multiple sttemps to hit the start button. Even then it feels like it is str... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
We have had the car since bought new in 2019 and has about 105k miles. Since then it has had 4 new batteries and going to the dealership again for the same issue. The car struggles to start sometime and other we have to take multiple sttemps to hit the start button. Even then it feels like it is str... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Aug 16, 2026
Beginning last week, when shifting into reverse, the infotainment display (showing camera image) displays distorted, scrambled, or rolling color lines. Although Many 2019–2022 Honda Pilot SUVs are covered by an official safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V431) due to a defective coaxial cable conne... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Aug 25, 2026
This vehicle exhibits an issue with the fold down sun visors on both sides whereby the hinge mechanism is extremely tight. So much to the point that the sun visors will no longer fold up out of the drivers view. Additionally, if the vehicle was to be involved in an accident the front driver and pass... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Jan 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a purple and green screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email, but no response was provide... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Aug 25, 2026
This vehicle exhibits an issue with the fold down sun visors on both sides whereby the hinge mechanism is extremely tight. So much to the point that the sun visors will no longer fold up out of the drivers view. Additionally, if the vehicle was to be involved in an accident the front driver and pass... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
Lane System Camera Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
Lane System Camera Failure
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
Lane System Camera Failure
ENGINE
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Aug 15, 2026
The Auto Idle Stop/Start system on my 2019 Honda Pilot has failed at least a dozen times. When the vehicle is stopped and Auto Idle Stop shuts off the engine, the engine sometimes fails to restart when the driver attempts to proceed. The dashboard lights illuminate, but the engine does not restart. ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the engine light was illuminated. The transmission emission message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was associated with DTC: P0777. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who recommended a transmission flush. After t... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the engine light was illuminated. The transmission emission message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was associated with DTC: P0777. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who recommended a transmission flush. After t... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
The connecting rod snapped in my 2019 Honda Pilot V6 engine at 102,000 miles. This is the exact mechanical failure described in NHTSA Recall 23V-751, but Honda is refusing to repair it due to a VIN exclusion. The dealership has confirmed this was a sudden, unpreventable structural component failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 19, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
MY 2019 HONDA PILOT EX-L WAS STOLEN FROM OUR DRIVEWAY IN JERSEY CITY, NJ ON OR ABOUT JULY 16, 2026. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED. BOTH FACTORY KEY FOBS REMAINED IN MY POSSESSION AND WERE INSIDE MY RESIDENCE AT THE TIME. NO WINDOW WAS BROKEN AND NO GLASS WAS FOUND AT THE SCENE, INDICATING THE VEHICLE WAS O... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 19, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
MY 2019 HONDA PILOT EX-L WAS STOLEN FROM OUR DRIVEWAY IN JERSEY CITY, NJ ON OR ABOUT JULY 16, 2026. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED. BOTH FACTORY KEY FOBS REMAINED IN MY POSSESSION AND WERE INSIDE MY RESIDENCE AT THE TIME. NO WINDOW WAS BROKEN AND NO GLASS WAS FOUND AT THE SCENE, INDICATING THE VEHICLE WAS O... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
The entertainment system shuts down and repeatedly restarts during driving. When it shuts down, an error screen states "Network Communication Lost" and "MOST NET OFF". When it shuts down, the rearview camera function fails when the vehicle is in the reverse gear. Using today's date. This failure ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
The entertainment system shuts down and repeatedly restarts during driving. When it shuts down, an error screen states "Network Communication Lost" and "MOST NET OFF". When it shuts down, the rearview camera function fails when the vehicle is in the reverse gear. Using today's date. This failure ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
My 2021 Honda Pilot Touring intermittently fails to restart after the Auto Idle Stop system shuts off the engine at a stop. This occurs about 10% of the time. When I release the brake, the engine does not restart, creating a risk of being stranded in traffic. I must shift to Park and press the Start... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
The problematic 9 speed transmission failed at 72,000 miles on [XXX]. GM required a flush due to the significant shudder problems in the transmissions. This was performed on this vehicle at 32,000 miles. GM knows the is issues. The car brought to Gerald Jones GM in Graniteville, SC and GM/Buick ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Aug 6, 2026
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety concern involving my 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. At approximately 44,000–45,000 miles, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure. This was extremely alarming considering the relatively low mileage of the vehicle. The most serious c... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 22, 2026
For a month, every time I put gas in my car whether I filled up or just put half a tank my car will not start for 10-15 minutes. I took it to the ford place and my extended warranty wouldn't cover it. It seems like an evap valve would be covered. I have only had my car 11 months. This is going to ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 22, 2026
My vehicle started stalling and shaking right before all of the warning lights on my dashboard came on and the safety features stopped working (brake assist, brake hold etc). After checking, the spark plugs were all burnt out so I changed it along with the coil pack and this remedied the issue temp... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 19, 2026
2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX]) running FSD Supervised v14.2.2.5 / software 2026.14.200 experienced two unintended phantom braking events while FSD was active. Incident 1: XXX, approximately 9:16 AM, XXX southbound off-ramp at [XXX] exit heading [XXX]. Vehicle braked abruptly and without warning at h... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 19, 2026
Falsification and/or alteration of repair logs, service dates, and/or mileage records across dealership diagnostic networks and third parties. Evasion of warranty and/or other maintenance requirements. Poor dealership and corporate treatment/harassment of military veterans. Suspected unauthorized no... Read more
STEERING
Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 27, 2026
while vehicle is driving multiple dash alarms will start cycling through including stop/start, service electronic stability control, speed control messaging unavailable, service airbag system, service 4WD, engine light and ABS light, anti skid lights all come on, the speedometer goes to zero, and th... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 HONDA PILOT
2019 Honda Pilot SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 16.4% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 HONDA PILOT
299 manufacturer communications from 169 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 56 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 33 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 30 |
| 010000 STEERING | 28 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 15 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 10 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 |
ATI&04082024905
Apr 8, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengera??s power window inop from either the drivera??s w
ATI&03212024904
Mar 21, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengera??s power window inop from either the drivera??s w
ATI&03212024904
Mar 21, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengera??s power window inop from either the drivera??s w
ATI&02292024902
Feb 29, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengera??s power window inop from either the drivera??s w
ATI&02292024902
Feb 29, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengera??s power window inop from either the drivera??s w
ATI&02202024901
Feb 20, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the passengera??s power window inop from drivera??s master window swit
ATI&02202024901
Feb 20, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the passengera??s power window inop from drivera??s master window swit
A23-050
Jan 24, 2024
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Customers have complained that the air conditioning system is not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leaking from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
A23-050
Jan 24, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin - Customers have complained that the air conditioning system is not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leaking from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
A23-091
Dec 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
A23-091
Dec 15, 2023
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
A23-091
Dec 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
A23-008
Nov 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
A23-073
Sep 7, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service Bulletin - The vehicle's transmission temperature can become too hot due to automatic transmission fluid deterioration causing high foaming and low viscosity. During extended high load driving, the automatic transmission fluid will
A23-073
Sep 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Bulletin - The vehicle's transmission temperature can become too hot due to automatic transmission fluid deterioration causing high foaming and low viscosity. During extended high load driving, the automatic transmission fluid will
A23-050
Jun 30, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Honda has received customer complaints of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to an Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
A23-050
Jun 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin - Honda has received customer complaints of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to an Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
A23-023
Apr 12, 2023
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop below freezing, the water will freeze inside the starter motor.
A23-023
Apr 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop below freezing, the water will freeze inside the starter motor.
A19-024
Apr 7, 2023
220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the drivera??s or front passengera??s seat forward and backward. This is due to the issue that the flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
ONL6AX03102023-2
Mar 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product Update - Honda is conducting a product update to your 2019-22 Passport, 2016-22 Pilot, and 2020-23 Ridgeline. Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically r
ONL6T603102023-4
Mar 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.
ONL6T603102023-2
Mar 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Extension - Warranty Extension reimbursement form for engine idle stop repairs made before the warranty extension notice date.
A23-024
Mar 3, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Service Bulletin - The headlight seal may become damaged from a misadjusted hood. Damage to the headlight seal may lead to moisture condensation building up in the headlight.
A23-023
Mar 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop below freezing, the water will freeze inside the starter motor.
A23-008
Jan 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
A23-008
Jan 25, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
ABOM01062023
Jan 6, 2023
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low. Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may
ABOM01062023
Jan 6, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low. Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may
ABOM01062023
Jan 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low. Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may
ABOM01062023
Jan 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low. Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may
A23-009
Jan 6, 2023
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the customer can immediately
A23-009
Jan 6, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the customer can immediately
A23-009
Jan 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the customer can immediately
A23-009
Jan 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the customer can immediately
A23-008
Jan 6, 2023
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
A23-008
Jan 6, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
A23-008
Jan 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
A23-008
Jan 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing t
A21-034
Sep 30, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) st
A22-027
Sep 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service Bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. NOTE: This is not related to MOST Ring break conditions." "Service Bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connectio
A22-027
Aug 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. Audio amplifier software error.
A22-001
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. As of August 23, 2022, the Product Improvement Campaign has ended. The TCU can no longer be upd
A22-027
Aug 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. NOTE: This is not related to MOST Ring break conditions."
ONLH6CPIL0808202
Aug 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer letter - Our records indicate that a Product Update has not been completed on this vehicle . The audio/information screen may show the clock being off by 1 hour. To correct this, an audio software update is available. Honda strongl
A20-056
Jun 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
A20-056
Jun 30, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
A20-056
Jun 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
A20-022
Jun 14, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working. The running board light assembly is faulty. * Denotes Required Fields TSB ID : TSB Date : Calendar for date entry assistance
A20-022
Jun 14, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Service bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working. The running board light assembly is faulty. * Denotes Required Fields TSB ID : TSB Date : Calendar for date entry assistance
ATI&06072022901
Jun 7, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Passports, Pilots & 2021 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of moisture in the headlight. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would
ATI&06072022901
Jun 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Passports, Pilots & 2021 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of moisture in the headlight. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would
24142_honda_6gb_
Jun 6, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating vehicles was extended from February 22, 2022 to August 22, 2022. As
24142_honda_6gb_
Jun 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating vehicles was extended from February 22, 2022 to August 22, 2022. As
A20-056
May 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
A20-056
Apr 5, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
A20-056
Apr 5, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
A20010B
Mar 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ServiceNews Article - We've been getting calls regarding some vehicles with accessory CD players that won't work after the recent OTA update. This issue is a normal occurrence, but it's not a hardware issue
A20-056
Mar 1, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
A20-056
Mar 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
A20-056
Mar 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
A22-001
Jan 27, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the Air Update (OTA) is required to connect to the VoLTE network
ONL6GB01262022
Jan 26, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Owner Notification Letter - On February 22, 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in your vehicle must be updated using the Ove
ONL6GB01262022
Jan 26, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Notification Letter - On February 22, 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in your vehicle must be updated using the Ove
ABOM01142022
Jan 14, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Dealer Message - Today, January 14, 2022, Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2021 Passport, and 2019-2022 Pilot vehicles to update the telematics control unit (TCU) software for an u
ABOM01142022
Jan 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - Today, January 14, 2022, Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2021 Passport, and 2019-2022 Pilot vehicles to update the telematics control unit (TCU) software for an u
A22-001
Jan 14, 2022
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the Air Update (OTA) is required to connect to the VoLTE network
A22-001
Jan 14, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the Air Update (OTA) is required to connect to the VoLTE network
A22-001
Jan 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the Air Update (OTA) is required to connect to the VoLTE network
A17-083
Dec 10, 2021
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.
A17-083
Dec 10, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.
ATI&10252021904
Oct 25, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
A20-029
Oct 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
A20-029
Oct 9, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
ATI&10052021906
Oct 5, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
ATI&09102021907
Sep 10, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
AJA17881
Sep 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for common problems.
ATI&09032021
Sep 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 Passports, Pilots and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front window slow to roll up/down. To better understand the cause of this condition,
ATI&09032021
Sep 3, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 Passports, Pilots and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front window slow to roll up/down. To better understand the cause of this condition,
AJA17881
Sep 1, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for common problems.
AJA17881
Sep 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for common problems.
ATI&08252021907
Aug 25, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
ATI&08192021901
Aug 19, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 Passports, Pilots and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front window slow to roll up/down. To better understand the cause of this condition,
ATI&08092021903
Aug 9, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
ATI&07222021902
Jul 22, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
APaS07132021
Jul 13, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has agreed to a proposed class action settlement relating to Infotainment System components for certain trim levels of the following vehicles: 2018-2019 Odyssey, 2019 Pilot and 2019 Passport.
ATI&07072021903
Jul 7, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
ATI&06152021907
Jun 15, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
ATI&06152021901
Jun 15, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. To bet
ATI&05282021903
May 28, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. To bet
APaS05262021904
May 26, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
APOC05102021
May 10, 2021
357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Dealer Message - On February 18, 2021, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2018-20 Odyssey, 2019-20 Passport, and 2019-20 Pilot vehicles. This warranty extension covers communication issues in the MOST bus network wher
APOC05102021
May 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - On February 18, 2021, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2018-20 Odyssey, 2019-20 Passport, and 2019-20 Pilot vehicles. This warranty extension covers communication issues in the MOST bus network wher
A20-058
May 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - There is a popping or crackling from the speakers or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message and/or display issues.
APaS04222021905
Apr 22, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Fl
APaS04222021903
Apr 22, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake
ONLZ9R04052021
Apr 5, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2019-20 Passport/Pilot models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network is causing a popping or crackling from the speakers or no sound from the audio system. There may also be a Network Loss message an
APaS03302021910
Mar 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Fl
APaS03302021910
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Fl
APaS03302021910
Mar 30, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Fl
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA PILOT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE25017
Opened: Oct 28, 2025
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 6 complaints, and multiple Early Warning Reporting (EWR) field reports alleging inaccurate rear seat belt warning status. These allegations concern both false positive and false negative statuses in model year (MY) 2023-2024 Honda Pilot vehicles... Read more
PE22005
Opened: Jun 3, 2022 , Closed: Mar 26, 2025
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its ow... Read more
PE12028
Opened: Oct 9, 2012 , Closed: Mar 15, 2013
Vehicle Stability Assist Malfunction
The Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system in the model year (MY) 2005 Honda Pilot vehicles integrates braking control strategies for anti-lock braking, traction control, electronic stability control and brake assist functions. The system consists of a VSA modulator (an electronic control unit and el... Read more
DP12002
Opened: Jun 4, 2012 , Closed: Oct 11, 2012
Vehicle Stability Assist Malfunction
In a letter dated April 9, 2012, a consumer petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged stability control failures in model year (MY) 2005 Honda Pilot vehicles. The petitioner alleged that, in the malfunctioning of these systems... Read more
HONDA PILOT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA PILOT across all model years (2003, 2026).
196
Total Recalls
13,220
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
630
Reported Crashes
190
Reported Fires
115
Reported Deaths
HONDA PILOT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 358 | View |
| 2024 | 6 | 172 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 213 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 257 | View |
| 2021 | 10 | 731 | View |
| 2020 | 11 | 802 | View |
| 2019 (current) | 13 | 1,451 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 651 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,335 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 2,382 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 138 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 153 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 369 | View |
| 2012 | 9 | 229 | View |
| 2011 | 11 | 390 | View |
| 2010 | 10 | 142 | View |
| 2009 | 9 | 174 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 166 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 266 | View |
| 2006 | 10 | 332 | View |
| 2005 | 15 | 955 | View |
| 2004 | 13 | 644 | View |
| 2003 | 14 | 877 | View |