2019 HONDA PILOT — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 874 complaints · 13 recalls
Most-reported system: FUEL SYSTEM (161 complaints · 18.4%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 13
  • Fires 5
  • Injuries 15
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FUEL SYSTEM appears in 161 of 874 owner complaints (18.4%) in this vehicle snapshot. FUEL SYSTEM: 161 complaints, 18.4% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 161 · 18.4% · 1 crash reports 1 fire reports ENGINE: 139 complaints, 15.9% of reports ENGINE 139 · 15.9% · 2 fire reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 123 complaints, 14.1% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 123 · 14.1% · 1 fire reports POWER TRAIN: 67 complaints, 7.7% of reports POWER TRAIN 67 · 7.7% · 2 crash reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 65 complaints, 7.4% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 65 · 7.4% · 1 crash reports LANE DEPARTURE: 55 complaints, 6.3% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 55 · 6.3% · 1 crash reports BACK OVER PREVENTION: 33 complaints, 3.8% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 33 · 3.8% · 1 crash reports VISIBILITY: 18 complaints, 2.1% of reports VISIBILITY 18 · 2.1% VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 16 complaints, 1.8% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16 · 1.8% · 2 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 381 complaints, 43.6% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 381 · 43.6% · 7 crash reports 2 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FUEL SYSTEM 161 18.4% 1 crashes · 1 fires
ENGINE 139 15.9% 0 crashes · 2 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 123 14.1% 0 crashes · 1 fires
POWER TRAIN 67 7.7% 2 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 65 7.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 55 6.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 33 3.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 18 2.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16 1.8% 2 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 381 43.6% 7 crashes · 2 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2018; the first recall shown was reported in Nov 2018. 2018-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2019-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2019-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2019-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2020-Q1: 21 owner reports 21 2020-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2020-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2021-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2021-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2021-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2021-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2022-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2022-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2022-Q3: 74 owner reports 74 2022-Q4: 33 owner reports 33 2023-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2023-Q2: 26 owner reports 26 2023-Q3: 37 owner reports 37 2023-Q4: 22 owner reports 22 2024-Q1: 36 owner reports 36 2024-Q2: 54 owner reports 54 2024-Q3: 51 owner reports 51 2024-Q4: 58 owner reports 58 2025-Q1: 39 owner reports 39 2025-Q2: 38 owner reports 38 2025-Q3: 51 owner reports 51 2025-Q4: 30 owner reports 30 2026-Q1: 40 owner reports 40 2026-Q2: 42 owner reports 42 2026-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 Owner reports Oct 2018 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 18V848000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V848000 Recall campaign 19V298000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V298000 Recall campaign 19V784000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V784000 Recall campaign 20V439000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V439000 Recall campaign 20V440000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V440000 Recall campaign 21V165000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V165000 Recall campaign 21V215000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V215000 Recall campaign 21V932000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V932000 Recall campaign 23V431000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V431000 Recall campaign 23V751000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V751000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 26V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V332000 Recall campaign 26V365000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V365000 Investigation PE22005 ● Investigation PE22005 Investigation RQ24013 ● Investigation RQ24013 Investigation EA25004 ● Investigation EA25004 Investigation PE25008 ● Investigation PE25008
  • Campaign 19V298000 was reported 99 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V784000 was reported 282 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V932000 was reported 1,042 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V431000 was reported 899 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V751000 was reported 1,775 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V858000 was reported 928 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V332000 was reported 2,442 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V365000 was reported 2,690 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2018-Q4 Owner reports 1
2019-Q1 Owner reports 9
2019-Q2 Owner reports 12
2019-Q3 Owner reports 16
2019-Q4 Owner reports 25
2020-Q1 Owner reports 21
2020-Q2 Owner reports 5
2020-Q3 Owner reports 15
2020-Q4 Owner reports 7
2021-Q1 Owner reports 5
2021-Q2 Owner reports 14
2021-Q3 Owner reports 9
2021-Q4 Owner reports 8
2022-Q1 Owner reports 15
2022-Q2 Owner reports 35
2022-Q3 Owner reports 74
2022-Q4 Owner reports 33
2023-Q1 Owner reports 23
2023-Q2 Owner reports 26
2023-Q3 Owner reports 37
2023-Q4 Owner reports 22
2024-Q1 Owner reports 36
2024-Q2 Owner reports 54
2024-Q3 Owner reports 51
2024-Q4 Owner reports 58
2025-Q1 Owner reports 39
2025-Q2 Owner reports 38
2025-Q3 Owner reports 51
2025-Q4 Owner reports 30
2026-Q1 Owner reports 40
2026-Q2 Owner reports 42
2026-Q3 Owner reports 23
Recall campaign 1 18V848000
Recall campaign 1 19V298000
Recall campaign 1 19V784000
Recall campaign 1 20V439000
Recall campaign 1 20V440000
Recall campaign 1 21V165000
Recall campaign 1 21V215000
Recall campaign 1 21V932000
Recall campaign 1 23V431000
Recall campaign 1 23V751000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 26V332000
Recall campaign 1 26V365000
Defect investigation 1 PE22005
Defect investigation 1 RQ24013
Defect investigation 1 EA25004
Defect investigation 1 PE25008
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Safety Recalls (13)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V848000

    Report date
    Component:
    STRUCTURE
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V298000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V784000

    Report date
    Component:
    STRUCTURE
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6J.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V439000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V440000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V165000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V215000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V932000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    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.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V431000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V751000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V858000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    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.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V332000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    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.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V365000

    Report date
    Component:
    STRUCTURE
    Consequence:
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-08-21
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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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