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2023 Honda Pilot recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 146
Latest campaign: Jun 12, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jan 23, 2025	25V031000 24V900000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jun 12, 2025	25V391000
Seats	1	Nov 14, 2024	24V859000
Steering	1	Nov 2, 2023	23V735000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 12, 2025Latest campaign


Jun 12, 202525V391000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V391000 What's wrong 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." 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V391000 · Jun 12, 2025
Jan 23, 202525V031000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V031000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V031000 · Jan 23, 2025
Nov 27, 202424V900000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V900000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V900000 · Nov 27, 2024
Nov 14, 202424V859000	Seats: critical fasteners An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V859000 What's wrong 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." Risk An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V859000 · Nov 14, 2024
Nov 2, 202323V735000	Steering: rack and pinion rack A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V735000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V735000 · Nov 2, 2023

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 component146

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146Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Seat belts	34	23	0	0	0
Electrical system	28	19	1	0	0
Unknown or other	23	16	0	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	20	14	1	0	0
Steering	19	13	0	0	0
Service brakes	17	12	0	0	0
Engine	13	9	0	1	0
Seats	10	7	0	0	0
Power train	10	7	0	1	0
Visibility	6	4	0	0	1
Structure	6	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	3	0	0	0
Lane departure	5	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	3	1	0	1
Air bags	4	3	1	0	1

7 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

Unknown or other
“The car engine shut off while in auto idle stop, prompting me to take to the dealership last year,2025.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770310
Steering
“My Pilot is making abnormal sounds (such as clicking, creaking, or popping) when turning left at low speed or while parking.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11770008
Seat belts
“The second row, passenger side seat has faulty seatbelt alarms. When someone is sitting in the seat with a seatbelt on the alert, continually dings.”
Filed 09/26/2026 · ODI 11767095

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2023 Honda Pilot recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Pilot. The most recent, 25V391000 (reported June 12, 2025), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Honda Pilot recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), seats (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Honda Pilot?

Seat belts is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 146 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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