KnownCarProblems2024 Honda Pilot Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Honda Pilot, most often about the seat belts (22% of complaints). It is 21st of 24 Pilot model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2024 Honda Pilot problems
Seat belts
25 complaints · 22%The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the second-row passengerâs side seat belt became inoperable while buckled and a passenger was seated in the seat. The contact stated that there was a loud chime while the was occupied and the seat belt was buckled; however, the warning sound failed to turn…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the second-row passengerâs side seat occupied and the seat belt buckled, there was an audible chime indicating that the seat belt was not securely buckled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 19%Steering
20 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v735000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, the contact stated that afterwards, while driving at various speeds and making a right or left turn, the…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after the vehicle had warmed up, there was a popping and clicking sound coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the…
Driver assistance
19 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle independently moved into the opposite lane of traffic. The contact stated that the lane keep assist system (lkas) failed to function as intended. The contact was able to avoid a head-on crash. The contact used force to…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the brakes inadvertently activated after passing a truck on the highway. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly slowed down to 40 MPH. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact…
Brakes
13 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH in a drive-through and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff and the vehicle failed to respond on two occasions, and rear-ended the same vehicle twice. The contact stated that both vehicles sustained scratches.…
Transmission
12 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the brakes inadvertently activated after passing a truck on the highway. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly slowed down to 40 MPH. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact…
Electrical
11 complaints · 10%Engine
11 complaints · 10%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Honda Pilot recalls
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A loose 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 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.
Full defect summary
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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, "seating systems."
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 2024 Honda Pilot
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Pilot?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seat belts (25 complaints); other or unspecified (22 complaints); steering (20 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Pilot have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 29, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Honda Pilot?
- It is 21st of 24 Pilot model years by number of complaints, with 116 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.