2024 Honda Pilot: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
104
Complaints
6
Recalls
2
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
2
Injuries
28.8
Severity index
Severity index 28.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Honda Pilot ranks 49 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 27% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 19 | 18.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 18.3% |
| STEERING | 19 | 18.3% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 16 | 15.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 11.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 11.5% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 9.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 8.7% |
The single most-reported system is SEAT BELTS, cited in 19 of 104 complaints (18.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 28 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V735000 | 02/11/2023 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 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. |
| 24V859000 | 14/11/2024 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 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 resul |
| 24V900000 | 27/11/2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 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. |
| 25V031000 | 23/01/2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 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. |
| 25V391000 | 12/06/2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 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 |
| 26V054000 | 29/01/2026 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.