2023 Honda Pilot
5 recalls · 98 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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 & Remedy
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.
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...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Description: While using cruise control at highway speed and winter weather conditions, the cruise control system sudden... | Yes | No |
| 04/04/2026 | Seat Belts | Seatbelt sensory goes off in the middle row right passenger staying seatbelt not connected. Seatbelt is connected and th... | No | No |
| 04/01/2026 | Seat Belts | The third row seat belt buckles on driver side and passenger side have been replaced due to failing to register when a c... | No | No |
| 03/02/2026 | Visibility | The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview mirror ... | No | No |
| 02/25/2026 | Seats | The driver seat has come unsecured from the vehicle and has been loose and rocky like a rocking chair . Was at the deale... | No | No |
| 02/08/2026 | Seat Belts,seats,service Brakes | Seatbelt sensors for the passenger second row dinging off and on when seatbelt is buckled. Also the light coming on that... | No | No |
| 01/28/2026 | Seats | 3rd row seat headrest stays folded and won’t lock into place. | No | No |
| 01/25/2026 | Engine | Car has been serviced at same dealership I purchased from. All service up to date, Gas type shell gas brand used 95% of ... | No | No |
| 01/23/2026 | Seat Belts,seats | The seat belt alarm keeps going off as if the seat belt is not buckled even though it is buckled. The first issue was wh... | No | No |
| 01/20/2026 | Structure | The driver seatbelt was soaking wet after a rainstorm. The vehicle does not have a sunroof. Upon further inspection the... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Honda Pilot has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 98.
The 2023 Honda Pilot has a Safety Score of 29/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Honda Pilot received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 2 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Honda dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).