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2025 Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls

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

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 1.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
158Complaints
4Recalls
10Crashes
0Fires
7Injured
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 (19.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 1.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

An open NHTSA investigation (EA25004, opened Mar 2025) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.

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

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System31 · 19.6%No official action
Steering29 · 18.4%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking28 · 17.7%No official action
Service Brakes22 · 13.9%RecalledRecall 25V391000
Engine22 · 13.9%Under investigationEA25004
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control21 · 13.3%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

STEERING29 · 18.4%
SERVICE BRAKES22 · 13.9%
ENGINE22 · 13.9%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL21 · 13.3%
POWER TRAIN18 · 11.4%
Unspecified / other17 · 10.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13 · 8.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS13 · 8.2%

Percentages are the share of the 158 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 — 4 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 24V900000 · 2024 · reported 11/27/2024

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · 2025 · reported 01/23/2025

An engine stall or loss of power can increase 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

Seat Belts:rear/other

NHTSA campaign 25V056000 · 2025 · reported 02/05/2025

A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 25V391000 · 2025 · reported 06/12/2025

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. 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

“When i stepped on the gas after starting the car, my car suddenly accelerated and there this 25 mph warning popped up in my dashboard…”NHTSA complaint 11688280 — filed 09/19/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“At specific locations, the vehicle infotainment display will disconnect from a paired phone, causing the driver to lose GPS and phone based audio. This is…”NHTSA complaint 11686878 — filed 09/12/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11686311 — filed 09/10/2025 · 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 2025 Honda Pilot?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 31 of 158 NHTSA complaints (19.6%), followed by steering (29), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (28), service brakes (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2025 Honda Pilot have?

158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2025 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V900000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 Honda Pilot's reported problems?

2 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. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA25004) into engine that has not led to a recall. 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.