Every 2025 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 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 25V056000
Feb 5, 2025Seat Belts:Rear/Other
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
Full recall details for 25V056000 →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 →
2025 Honda Pilot complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Pilot, reporting 11 crashes, 11 injuries. Honda has issued at least 35 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
- Forward Collision Avoidance76
- Electrical System43
- Steering41
- Engine31
- Service Brakes30
- Unknown Or Other26
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (14)
- Engine (11)
- Structure (6)
- Wheels (2)
- Seat Belts (1)
- Visibility/Wiper (1)
Read Honda Pilot owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2025 Honda Pilot
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Pilot. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The moonroof of my car exploded on my panoramic sunroof. It was a hot summer day and I had the AC on. I opened the panoramic sunshade and as soon as it was fully open the moonroof glass upfront exploded.”
2025 HONDA PILOTSep 2, 2026 · NH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761528
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on a neighborhood street, a vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was driving approximately 60 MPH at the time of the crash and came to a stop upon impact.”
2025 HONDA PILOTAug 26, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759716
Injury reported
“"On Friday afternoon, while driving alone on an open stretch of road at approximately 40 mph, my 2025 Honda Pilot's Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) experienced a catastrophic malfunction and initiated full emergency braking.”
2025 HONDA PILOTMay 25, 2026 · OK
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11739900
Injury reportedCrash
“This car on April 2nd, 2026 did not stop. I had pulled into a parking lot. Parked in the same space I have parked in for the last 12/13? Years. Upon driving into the space .. I pressed my brakes down for the car to stop. It did not stop.”
2025 HONDA PILOTMay 13, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11737702
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while attempted to park the vehicle into a park spot occupied with her husband and granddaughter in the vehicle, the vehicle acceleratored independently causing the vehicle to crash into a brick wall.”
2025 HONDA PILOTMay 5, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735895
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