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2017 Honda Pilot recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 933
Latest campaign: Jun 4, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	Jun 4, 2026	26V365000 21V932000
Air bags	1	May 21, 2026	26V332000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 18, 2023	23V858000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 4, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 4, 202626V365000	Structure: frame and members 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V365000 What's wrong American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure. Risk 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V365000 · Jun 4, 2026
May 21, 202626V332000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000 What's wrong Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Risk Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V332000 · May 21, 2026
Dec 18, 202323V858000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000 What's wrong Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Risk Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314. Campaign NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
Nov 29, 202121V932000	Structure: body hood A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V932000 What's wrong Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving. Risk A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV. Campaign NHTSA 21V932000 · Nov 29, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component933

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

933Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	474	51	0	4	0
Electrical system	266	29	1	3	0
Unknown or other	136	15	1	2	0
Fuel/propulsion system	122	13	1	1	0
Power train	122	13	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	31	3	2	0	2
Service brakes	27	3	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	23	2	1	0	0
Fuel system	19	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	19	2	0	0	0
Structure	15	2	1	1	3
Lane departure	14	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	14	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	13	1	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	13	1	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“The ''Low Oil Pressure'' light came on with limited driving function. It's been verified by an independent automotive repair that it has a rod knock that's similar to the rod bearing failures from the 2016 Honda Pilots…”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771204
Engine
“Vehicle just stopped working. It won’t turn on. Engine stopped working without any notice of a problem.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770449
Engine
“On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] with my car being at 136,390 miles I was at a stoplight and my engine idle engaged, but when I took my foot off the break, it would not reengage. It shifted to neutral.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770452

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2017 Honda Pilot recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Pilot. The most recent, 26V365000 (reported June 4, 2026), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Honda Pilot recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Honda Pilot?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 474 complaints out of 933 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Honda Pilot?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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