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2019 Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
861Complaints
13Recalls
13Crashes
5Fires
15Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (28.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System246 · 28.6%RecalledRecall 20V440000
Engine218 · 25.3%RecalledRecall 19V298000 · Recall 23V751000
Fuel/propulsion System110 · 12.8%RecalledRecall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Power Train84 · 9.8%No official action
Fuel System, Gasoline71 · 8.2%RecalledRecall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking62 · 7.2%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM246 · 28.6%
ENGINE218 · 25.3%
Unspecified / other157 · 18.2%
POWER TRAIN84 · 9.8%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE71 · 8.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING62 · 7.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL58 · 6.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS54 · 6.3%
SERVICE BRAKES42 · 4.9%

Percentages are the share of the 861 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 13 campaigns

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:software

NHTSA campaign 20V440000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:hood

NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · 2021 · reported 11/29/2021

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 21V165000 · 2021 · reported 03/11/2021

Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 19V784000 · 2019 · reported 10/31/2019

In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys

NHTSA campaign 19V298000 · 2019 · reported 04/12/2019

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 18V848000 · 2018 · reported 11/28/2018

In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · 2023 · reported 06/15/2023

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · 2023 · reported 11/13/2023

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE RADIO AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM GOES OUT OFTEN AND LOSES ALL SOUND. THE BACKUP CAMERA GOES OUT. NOW THE RADIO WON'T SHUT OFF WHEN THE…”NHTSA complaint 11323984 — filed 05/09/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“MALFUNCTION BACKUP CAMERA, INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, ODOMETER DISPLAY: SINCE AROUND 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, VEHICLES ODOMETER DISPLAY AND INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM DISPLAY BLACKS OUT AND…”NHTSA complaint 11322058 — filed 04/23/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2019. AROUND MARCH 2019 THE SPEAKERS BEGAN TO MAKE CRACKLING AND POPPING NOISES AT RANDOM TIMES - BUT COULD RELIABLY BE…”NHTSA complaint 11319232 — filed 03/25/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Pilot?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 246 of 861 NHTSA complaints (28.6%), followed by engine (218), unspecified/other issues (157), fuel/propulsion system (110). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?

861 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes — 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V439000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Honda Pilot's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.