Every 2023 Honda Pilot recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 25V391000
Jun 12, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V391000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 25V031000
Jan 23, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V031000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V900000
Nov 27, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe and Cap
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V900000 →Seats · NHTSA 24V859000
Nov 14, 2024Seats:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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 seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V859000 →Steering · NHTSA 23V735000
Feb 11, 2023Steering:Rack and Pinion:Rack
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V735000 →
2023 Honda Pilot complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Pilot, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries. Honda has issued at least 90 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Seat Belts34
- Electrical System28
- Forward Collision Avoidance24
- Unknown Or Other22
- Steering18
- Service Brakes17
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (29)
- Structure (26)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (16)
- Visibility (15)
- Engine (8)
- Equipment (4)
Read Honda Pilot owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 Honda Pilot
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Pilot. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Vehicle had an engine fire yesterday. Inner cv boot is burned. Luckily fire was put out quickly with a fire extinguisher.”
2023 HONDA PILOTJul 28, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753195
Injury reportedCrash
“i was involved in a fairly significant accident at 55mph and another vehicle pulled out in front of us. Our Honda pilot had significant front and side damage on passenger side and not air bags deployed at all. This is and was alarming to us.”
2023 HONDA PILOTJul 23, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11752363
Crash
“Description: While using cruise control at highway speed and winter weather conditions, the cruise control system suddenly and unexpectedly disengaged without adequate warning.”
2023 HONDA PILOTApr 6, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11729387
Crash
“I wanted to share a very scary incident that occurred while I was slowly creeping into a parking space in a parking garage. With my foot over the brake, as there were children in the area from a car that had parked to the right of mine, my car suddenly surged forward at a high rate of speed.”
2023 HONDA PILOTJul 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11672012
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the wife was reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle's glass sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered causing glass shards to fall into the cabin of the vehicle.”
2023 HONDA PILOTJun 16, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11527407
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