2024 Honda Pilot
6 recalls · 86 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A loose 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 March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | Seat Belts | Component/System Failure: The right rear passenger seatbelt buckle/sensor appears to be malfunctioning. It intermittentl... | No | No |
| 03/27/2026 | Seat Belts | I have had ongoing seat belt sensor issues with my vehicle. The middle row alarm would go off even when someone was buc... | No | No |
| 03/17/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | My Honda Pilot automatically applied the brakes 2 times while traveling on the interstate at 60 mph when there was no on... | No | No |
| 02/24/2026 | Steering,vehicle Speed Control,lane Departure | The vehicle previously experienced a steering wheel locking issue and was taken to the dealer for repair. The dealer sta... | No | No |
| 02/01/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Incident Description: While traveling at 45 mph with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) active, the vehicle experienced a "ph... | No | No |
| 01/20/2026 | Seat Belts | Ongoing Defect History Since taking possession of the vehicle on November 1,2023, all three second-row seatbelt sensors ... | No | No |
| 01/19/2026 | Engine | The Honda Dealership diagnosed the Connecting Rod Crankshaft Engine Failure with 67, 995 miles on the vehicle. All oil ... | No | No |
| 01/14/2026 | Vehicle Speed Control,engine | The vehicle is extremely slow to accelerate at low speeds under 20mph. There have been several near accidents due to the... | No | No |
| 01/07/2026 | Steering,electrical System,service Brakes | Driving down a 4 lane highway in Alabama, warning lamp came on stating “ STOP Steering assist reduced. Stop driving wh... | No | No |
| 01/04/2026 | Seat Belts,seats | In the last few months, two of the rear seats in my 2024 Honda Pilot (one in the second and one in the third) started gi... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2024 Honda Pilot has 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 86.
The 2024 Honda Pilot has a Safety Score of 20/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2024 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 1 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
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%).