The Lemon IndexHonda Pilot recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2025 Honda Pilot, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 64
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2026 · model years 2023–2025 New: most likely still open
The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
635,808 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V721000
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2016–2022 New: most likely still open
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
965,561 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V365000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2017–2022 New: most likely still open
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
98,892 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V332000
- Seats · recall issued Jan 2026 · model year 2024 New: most likely still open
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat.
32 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V054000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2023–2025
The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.
259,033 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V391000
- Seat belts · recall issued Feb 2025 · model year 2025
The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel.
1,494 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V056000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2025 · model years 2023–2025
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
294,612 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V031000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2023–2025
The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
205,760 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V900000
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- Seats · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.
121 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V859000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2020–2022
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
750,114 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V064000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2015–2021
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2,490,460 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V858000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2023 · model years 2016, 2018–2019
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
248,999 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V751000
- Steering · recall issued Nov 2023 · model years 2023–2024
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.
519 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V735000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2021–2022
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
124,077 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V458000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2019–2022
Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.
1,209,673 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V431000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2023 · model years 2020–2021
The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
339,404 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V174000
- Body structure · recall issued Nov 2021 · model years 2016–2019
The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
724,826 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V932000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2021 · model year 2019
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
624,552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V215000
- Tires · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2019–2020
On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
1,093 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V165000
- Tires · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2021
The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.
214 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V725000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2020 · model years 2019–2021
Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle.
607,786 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V439000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2020 · model years 2019–2021
Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
499,344 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V440000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2020 · model year 2020
The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.
10,050 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V067000
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2019–2020
The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody.
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V784000
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2005–2008
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
3,744 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19E068000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2008
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
1,657,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V501000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2008
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
3,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V499000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2009–2015
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
9,555 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V502000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2019 · model years 2009–2015
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
19,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V378000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2018–2019
The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
93,946 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V298000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2003–2008
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
1,101,534 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V182000
- Body structure · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2019
The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended.
404 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V848000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2010–2015
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,355,406 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V661000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2003–2012
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
1,335 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V268000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2018
The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets.
5,810 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V221000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
691,726 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V042000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2017 · model years 2009–2012
One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
3,257 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V545000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.
136 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V219000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2005–2008
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,884 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V029000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2009–2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
977,708 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V030000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
39 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V417000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2003–2008
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,790,894 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V344000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2009–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2,719,386 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V346000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2016
In the affected vehicles, when one of the safety systems such as tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking or electronic stability control malfunctions, there is potential that the instrument panel will not illuminate …
35,406 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V668000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2016
Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.
1,358 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V424000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2003 Hybrid only
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury…
3,498,481 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V370000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2003–2008
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
6,281,043 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V320000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2003–2005
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2003–2005
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 200…
133,207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V353000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2013 · model year 2013
During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature w…
270 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V382000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2013 · model year 2005
An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application.
183,576 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V092000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2013 · model years 2009–2013
One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
748,481 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V016000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2012 · model years 2003–2004
The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
807,161 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V573000
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2012 · model years 2003–2005
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES.
1,375,217 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V136000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2012 · model year 2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.
8,709 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V063000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2011 · model years 2009–2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PILOT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2011.
310,773 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V468000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES.
10,823 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V640000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2008 · model years 2003–2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2006 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2004 · model year 2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABELS MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT VEHICLE WEIGHT AND TIRE SIZE INFORMATION.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2003–2004
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADIN…
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2002 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER H…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your Pilot?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Honda Pilot have?
64 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 198.
Which Honda Pilot year has the most recalls?
The 2005, with 15 campaigns. 2003: 14, 2019: 13, 2004: 13.
What are most Honda Pilot recalls about?
Airbags: 20 of the 64 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (8) and body structure (4).
What is the newest Honda Pilot recall?
Steering, filed Oct 2026 (NHTSA 26V721000): The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What is the biggest Honda Pilot recall?
NHTSA 15V320000 (airbags, May 2015) covers 6,281,043 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
How do I check if my Honda Pilot has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Honda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Honda Pilot: problems and best years · All Honda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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