KnownCarProblems2023 Honda Pilot Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Pilot, most often about the seat belts (23% of complaints). It is 17th of 24 Pilot model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2023 Honda Pilot problems
Seat belts
34 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the second-row seats which were occupied had properly latched the seat belts; however, the seat belt alarm was activated. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The…
Electrical
28 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the stability, traction control, ABS, brakes, lane departure, and speedometer warning lights were illuminated. The "anti-lock brake system, brake performance reduced", "parking sensor failure", "all-wheel drive system…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the advanced driver assistance system was unintendedly activated, causing the vehicle to become difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "clear the sensor" message was displayed on the instrument…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
21 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was unexpectedly engaged causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in ongoing traffic with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front brake…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving with the adaptive cruise control activated, the cruise control became inoperative after being used for a while. The message "clean radar sensor" was displayed on the instrument panel. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact…
Steering
19 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate however, the messages "brake system, brake hold failure, apply brake while stopped, see your dealer, electric power steering failure, steering assistance reduced - see dealer, vsa, and…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was an abnormally loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering…
Brakes
17 complaints · 12%Engine
13 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine was making a loud ticking sound. The dealer was contacted about the knocking sound and informed the contact that the sound was normal. The vehicle was taken for an inspection, and the contact was informed that the sound…
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the rear of the panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered, raining glass down into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked, and the contact observed that the sunroof had shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Honda Pilot recalls
Brakes: pedals and linkages
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 defect summary
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."
Electrical: software
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 defect summary
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.
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
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 defect summary
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.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, "seating systems."
Steering: rack
Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Inaccurate rear passenger seat belt warning status
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 6 complaints, and multiple early warning reporting (ewr) field reports alleging inaccurate rear seat belt warning status. These allegations concern both false positive and false negative statuses in model year (my) 2023-2024 honda pilot vehicles manufactured by american honda motor co. (honda). The complaints state that the rear passenger seat belt warning system is displaying inaccurate information to the driver for both second and third row seating positions. This can lead to the driver dismissing warnings regarding rear seat belt status. The inaccurate information can also cause the driver to believe rear occupants are buckled when th
No restart after auto start/stop engages
Summary
On june 3, 2022, the oï¬ce of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several ï¬eld reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traï¬c light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016
Questions about the 2023 Honda Pilot
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Pilot?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seat belts (34 complaints); electrical (28 complaints); other or unspecified (23 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 12, 2025 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Honda Pilot?
- It is 17th of 24 Pilot model years by number of complaints, with 146 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.