HONDA PILOT (2020) recall — Structure
Honda is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot models due to incomplete body welding that may not protect occupants in crashes. Owners should contact Honda for free inspection or repurchase.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2019-2020 Pilot vehicles with incomplete body welding that could fail to protect occupants in crashes. This recall affects safety in the event of a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79628-honda-pilot-2020-recall-incomplete-body-welding-risk-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79628-honda-pilot-2020-recall-incomplete-body-welding-risk-in-crashes · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V784000
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“Honda Pilot 2020 Recall: Incomplete Body Welding Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79628-honda-pilot-2020-recall-incomplete-body-welding-risk-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #19V784000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V784000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incomplete welding of the front frame may cause the vehicle to not meet safety standards during crashes. This could lead to inadequate occupant protection and increase injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2020 Honda Pilot vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face a higher risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2020 Honda Pilot models. The recall covers vehicles that may have missing welds in the front frame structure.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Reach out to Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to get inspected for missing welds.
Get Inspection
Dealers will inspect your vehicle for missing welds at no cost.
Choose Repurchase or Replacement
If missing welds are found, Honda will offer to repurchase your vehicle or provide a similar replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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 Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6J.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely, which could fail to meet safety standards in crashes.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 Honda Pilot. The recall covers vehicles with incomplete welding in the front frame structure.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for a free inspection. If missing welds are found, Honda will offer to repurchase your vehicle or provide a similar replacement.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V784000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 19V784000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: 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 Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6J. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V784000 (October 31, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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