2025 Honda Pilot recalls and problems

The 2025 Honda Pilot has 5 safety recalls and 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
217
Crashes / fires
11 / 0
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Honda Pilot recalls

Recall 26V-721: Steering

Reported Oct 29, 2026 · 635,808 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the EPS control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KQB and TQA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 11, 2026.

Recall 25V-391: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 12, 2025 · 259,033 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

Recall 25V-056: Seat Belts

Reported Feb 5, 2025 · 1,494 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

Recall 25V-031: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 23, 2025 · 294,612 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

Recall 24V-900: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Nov 27, 2024 · 205,760 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

2025 Honda Pilot problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance78
Electrical System45
Steering45
Engine33
Service Brakes31
Unknown or Other28
Power Train23
Lane Departure18
Vehicle Speed Control15
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Seat Belts12
Visibility/Wiper11

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 35
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 24
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 17
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 9
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 8
  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 4
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,435 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Honda Pilot complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 30, 2026
While traveling at approximately 60 MPH, with no vehicles or obstacles nearby in either direction, my 2025 Honda Pilot unexpectedly activated its collision warning system. The red "BRAKE" warning appeared on the dashboard, immediately followed by sudden, forceful automatic braking without any input from the driver. The unexpected deceleration threw me forward, resulting in a headache and mild wrist pain. Fortunately, my children were not in the vehicle, and there were no vehicles traveling behind me at the time. This incident created a serious safety concern, as the sudden braking could have…
Steering · reported Oct 22, 2026
My 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport has lost electric power steering assist twice. First failure, about 6,000 miles: the vehicle lost power steering while driving on pavement in normal road use, with no water or off-road driving involved. The Honda dealer replaced the steering rack under warranty. Second failure, about 24,000 miles: a few days after the vehicle was driven through shallow puddles on a trail at Broken Bow Lake, OK (about 5 inches deep, below the wheel rims, about 5 mph), it lost power steering assist while being driven to work on public roads in Lawton, OK. The dealer attributed the…
Power Train · reported Oct 22, 2026
My car would rev without increasing speed and would jerk with braking and acceleration. The honda technician diagnosed a transmission problem called a slip flare and the transmission is being replaced under warranty at 28k miles. I do not believe this caused a safety issue because I caught it early but it took the dealership a couple days to reproduce the issue. There were no warning lights or error codes alerting an issue.
Lane Departure · reported Oct 20, 2026
While driving to work my back passenger tire bumped a shallow pothole. After the bump, several warnings came on the screen about ABS, Power Steering, automatic bright headlight control and a couple of others. The power steering was completely out. I turned my car off and restarted my car. This restored the power steering, but there was a lane assist error and one other error. I turned around to head home and the sensors went away as if they were reset. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer it did not display that any alerts had been registered on the car and they were not able to duplicate…
Steering · reported Oct 20, 2026
My 2025 Honda Pilot Elite has a persistent creaking/rubbing noise from the steering wheel area when turning at low speeds. This has been brought to Richfield Bloomington Honda twice with no resolution. Visit 1 (9/28/2026): Dealer replaced the clock spring under warranty. Noise returned within days. Visit 2 (10/16/2026, 15,158 miles): Dealer compared vehicle to 3 other Pilots, stated they all make the same noise, and closed the repair order as ‘operating as designed’ with no safety concerns found. Honda has not provided a fix. Multiple other 2025 Pilot owners have filed identical NHTSA…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Honda Pilot: 26V-721 (steering), 25V-391 (service brakes, hydraulic), 25V-056 (seat belts), 25V-031 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline), 24V-900 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda Pilot?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (78 reports), followed by electrical system (45). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,435 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.