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2025 Honda Pilot
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 216
- Received Jun 2024 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Automatic emergency braking applies without reason31 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact16 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Power steering cuts out while driving14 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V391000Honda (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."
- Recall #25V056000Honda (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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Automatic emergency braking applies without reasonFirst signal: Oct 2024
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: May 2026
- Power steering cuts out while drivingFirst signal: Mar 2026 · Recent surge
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 0 fires, 11 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| August 2026 | 22 |
| September 2026 | 10 |
| October 2026 | 14 |
| Total | 216 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 31 | 14% | 7.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.8% |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 16 | 7.4% | 2.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 6.3% |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 14 | 6.5% | 4.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2026 · Recent surge Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 8.3% |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 13 | 6.0% | 18.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 6.9% |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 11 | 5.1% | 1.8× | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 9 | 4.2% | 2.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5% |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 3.2% | 2.1× | NHTSA recall #25V056000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 3.2% | 1.6× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 3.2% | 1.5× | NHTSA recall #25V031000 |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 7 | 3.2% | 7.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2026 · Recent surge Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 8.8% |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 6 | 2.8% | 8.5× | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 5 | 2.3% | 8.6× | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 4 | 1.8% | 1.2× | NHTSA recall #24V900000 |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 1.8% | 1.1× | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 1.4% | 1× | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 1.4% | 0.5× | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 3 | 1.4% | 3.9× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V391000June 12, 2025259,033 vehicles affected
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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.
NHTSA recall #25V056000February 5, 20251,494 vehicles affected
seat belts: rear/other
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."
A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #25V031000January 23, 2025294,612 vehicles affected
electrical system: software; 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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V900000November 27, 2024205,760 vehicles affected
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2025 Honda Pilot.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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