2023 HONDA PILOT

5 recalls, 177 complaints - 68 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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 Vehicl... Read more

Consequence

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. 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.

259,033 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

Consequence

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. 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.

294,612 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

Consequence

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. 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.

205,760 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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 se... Read more

Consequence

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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

121 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

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.

Consequence

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. 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.

519 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

177 total complaints 6 crashes 5 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	24
ENGINE	23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	17
POWER TRAIN	17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	14
SERVICE BRAKES	12
STEERING	10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	7
STRUCTURE:BODY	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

Summary of Safety Issue:A franchise dealership delivered an unroadworthy vehicle with a falsified safety inspection checklist, missing critical structural hardware on all four wheels.Description of Incident:On July 10, 2026, I took delivery of a Certified Pre-Owned 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport from S... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

My vehicle, 2023 Honda Pilot Elite, is experiencing intermittent, inaccurate seat belt engagement readings for the second-row seating middle and right position captain chair while driving. The system frequently sends incorrect status information to the driver's dashboard display, presenting two spec... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine was making a loud ticking sound. The dealer was contacted about the knocking sound and informed the contact that the sound was normal. The vehicle was taken for an inspection, and the contact was info... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Right passenger seat in second row alarms that seatbelt is not buckled when it is buckled with a passenger.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2024

After getting gas and attempting to turn around in the parking lot the vehicle on its own accord while my foot was holding the brake attempted to speed up like cruise control was taking over on its on

Incident date: May 29, 2026

A 2023 Tesla Model Y experienced a sudden electrical failure while parked/being prepared for use. Multiple warnings appeared on May 26, 2026, including high-voltage system service required, low-voltage electrical system power reduced/vehicle shutting down, cabin climate control limited, and steering... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2026

Excessive oil burning

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

Supplemental Information to Existing NHTSA Complaint involving a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) While traveling at approximately 70 MPH on a heavily traveled highway, the vehicle suddenly and completely lost propulsion without warning. The vehicle rapidly decelerated in traffic, c... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2026

The trim around the windshield is dry rotted and falling off. Pieces fly off driving down the road which could be dangerous to other drivers and damage their vehicles.

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The vehicle previously underwent a sunroof recall repair; however, the repair appears to have been performed improperly. The sunroof seal was never replaced as required, which has resulted in ongoing water intrusion. The vehicle now shows two visible areas on the body with paint bubbling and surface... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Safety recall repairs related to 25S37 - Brake Master Cylinder Failure are not being made in a timely manner. The notice was issued in April 2025 and the Ford dealership indicates parts are still not available to repair my vehicle as of May 19, 2026.

Incident date: Oct 30, 2025

Car just stated making g noise went into lp.mode now saying k ock sensor

Incident date: Apr 19, 2026

I was in a single vehicle car accident on Monday May 4th 2026 right at 6am central standard time. My 2019 honda odyssey has been totaled out by Insurance. Primarily all of the damages were on the front driver side, the air bags on both the steering wheel and under the steering wheel deployed but the... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 11, 2026

since recalled was published Nov2025, no remedy has been taken, and manufacture seems not prepare to repair the issue which is a big safety concern

Incident date: Apr 30, 2026

Electronic brake controller faulty

Incident date: Jul 7, 2025

4/26: I was in the turn lane and SLOWLY approaching the vehicle in front of me. I was at least 12 feet back when the emergency brake engaged causing me to fling forward in my seat. However, I did have my seatbelt on a was not physically harmed, but mentally rattled. This also caused the car behind m... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

I keep rewriting this because for some reason it keeps timing out everytime I look for the video to attach. I brought the car to taska twice for underhood fire and ignition. No head gasket got fixed no spark plugs there is several issues water keeps getting in tires are rotted electrical problems an... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

The driver side headlight low beam will not work. Dealership said 1700+ labor to replace. I have looked into this and several other ford explorer platinum owners have same issue.

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

I am submitting this complaint to report serious safety, usability, and infrastructure-related issues concerning my Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The vehicle has become unsafe and practically unusable due to multiple technical problems, lack of service support, and the widespread unavaila... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

Vehicle was taken to an authorized Mazda dealership for 60,000-mile service; coolant system drained and refilled. Immediately after service, check engine light illuminated (P011A – engine coolant temperature sensor correlation issue). Dealership retained vehicle, drove ~300 miles, performed a seco... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

The car door locks fail to lock/unlock. Outside, it has been intermittent, meaning at times, my key fob will unlock/lock the doors but at times will it work. I tried to lock my car after parking and the car buttons wouldn’t work and the car horn just beeped when I tried to use the key fob. Inside,... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2026

This new 2026 Vehicle faced multiple issues within a few weeks of purchase as stated below. 1. The instrument display panel or the main display screen of the car stopped working. The screen was completely blank and would not turn on. (confirmed and reproduced by Kia dealer, service order attached) 2... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a permanent and recurring DTC P1326 (Knock signal range/performance) from the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS), indicating potential connecting rod bearing wear in the Nu 2.0L engine. The vehicle enters limp mode (reduced power, limited acceleration/speed) on th... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

All the fiberglass Bkack trim and the Gray door panels and the middle armrest are causing skin irritation to any person that come in touch with them. I havee owned this Truck for so many years, the problem started about 4 years ago, since I only use it for towing the camper I have ignored the issue ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

I keep getting the same codes every few weeks. P0732

Incident date: Dec 13, 2025

Today at 1/27/25 630 pm my vehicle caught fire.i was told that the vehicle was subject to the Active Curve System (Recall 18V272) and Fuel Pump (Recall 23V010).

Fire

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

My back windshield shattered while driving at 25 miles an hour with no other cars around me. Sounded like a gunshot.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH for an unknown reason, a 2008 Honda Odyssey, making a turn, swerved in front of the vehicle, and a crash occurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver struck the steering wheel and sustaine... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Nov 10, 2025

2024 gmc engine 6.2 that failed had the recall test done and a couple of mounts later engine started making loud knocking sound its at the shop now getting a new engine in been at the shop for about 3 weeks now

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

I had my car only for 4 months, but the windshield glass is broken when the car was parked on my driveway couple days ago I usually only drive my cars during weekends so the windshield glass broke without any forcing. I was asked to bring to Mazda dealer, the 495 Mazdas at Lowell MA. The technician... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2025

the back glass spontaneously shattered

Incident date: Dec 31, 2025

This incident started within the first 100 miles of ownership. The dealership hasn’t been able to recreate the incident. I put my 2025 Kia Sorento in the “automatic” drive position. I start driving and my transmission won’t shift gears. I looked down at my dashboard and it shows the vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

am reporting a problem with the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking system. The vehicle has repeatedly given collision warnings and applied braking when there was no vehicle, person, or obstacle in front of me. I purchased the vehicle used in July 2023 with approximately 30,00... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Incident date: Sep 24, 2024

Car just lost power in highway. Car starts but will barely move as pushing down on gas.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Ford F150 10 speed transmission failure. Trying to cross intersection and transmission failed. I avoided an accident. Transmission had to be replaced at dealership. No warning lights or messages. Vehicle worked perfect until time of failure.

Incident date: Oct 23, 2025

My 2024 Honda Prologue has numerous issues. First, the CV joints are making the clattering noises when turning right from a stop. Started at almost 8000 miles, more faintly, but now very noticeable. I noticed the left has now started making the same noises as well at 9000 miles on the odometer. Soon... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2025

Since I purchased my 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD, the vehicle has had a persistent mechanical noise and vibration issue coming from the front suspension and brake area. This issue has been ongoing since the first weeks of ownership and has not been repaired or properly diagnosed after multiple service vi... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2025

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

61/2 INCH SCREEN WENT BLANK on start up. Did not reappear until I got home and stopped and restarted car engine. Have on occasions there is no tire pressure showing when i checked that screen.

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

Started 09/17/25: While braking, a front-end clunk or thud occurs. Directly afterwards, a cluster of warning lights appeared including Brake, ABS, Collision avoidance/forward collision, and Stabile track stability control) Brake pedal is now inconsistent and soft. Every time the brakes are activated... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

Check engine light went on and the Truck went into low power mode. Took it to an independent service center and it was no longer throwing the code. It happened a couple more times, took it to the dealership and the diagnostic was: Setting in ECM., Actuator is Binding causing DTC and vehicle to g... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2024

Infotainment system shuts down while driving and ultimately causes the power to drain from the vehicle leaving the vehicle inoperative. This is the second time this has happened. Acura has already repaired once with less than 1000 miles on the car. Now it’s happening again.

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

A crack on my windshield has appeared overnight out of nowhere, with no indication of impact or external damage. The car was parked in a private driveway facing the house, not the road. It started from the bottom edge of the windshield under the cowling and has made its way to the center of the wind... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

The fuel pump as been failing and caused issues

Incident date: Aug 9, 2025

10 speed transmission It’s been at the dealer for a month and they checked it today. Same issues as the mass recall Dash alert for reduced speed drive with caution. It was extremely dangerous because it malfunctioned on curvy winding roads

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally as if the vehicle was being driven over rough road surfaces. The contact started to decelerate, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

A previously recalled issue has reoccurred in my vehicle. I’d like to report it and understand my options moving forward. My brake light is on and will not go off! Message appearing “hill assist not available”

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 HONDA PILOT

2023 Honda PILOT SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 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	14.3%

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, 2023 HONDA PILOT

68 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
160000 STRUCTURE	19
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	16
130000 VISIBILITY	13
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	2
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	2
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	2
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover during routine maintenance. To better understand the

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer complaint of inoperative door locks or windows on either the drivera??s or front passengera??s door. Customers may also have a c

130000 VISIBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer complaint of a broken sunroof deflector. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Pilots with a customer complaint of the center console lid (armrest) with a broken latch or hinge. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM wou

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer complaint of inoperative door locks and/or windows on either the drivera??s or front passengera??s door. Customers may also hav

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

130000 VISIBILITY

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

160000 STRUCTURE

130000 VISIBILITY

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

160000 STRUCTURE

130000 VISIBILITY

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2023 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the door handle not operating from the inner door handle or not being able to lo

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

160000 STRUCTURE

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Pilots, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the A/C blowing warm air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

138400 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR

160000 STRUCTURE

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Pilots, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the A/C blowing warm air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To b

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Pilots with a customer complaint of a water leak from the front windshield. Customer may notice water leak in the front floorboard or report mold/mildew smel

160000 STRUCTURE

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

130000 VISIBILITY

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE