The 2025 Honda Pilot's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 131 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

131

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V3910002025-12-06

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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."

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.

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24V9000002024-27-11

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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25V0310002025-23-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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View all 4 recalls

25V0560002025-05-02

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Honda Pilot has accumulated 131 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering11

02Forward Collision Avoidance10

03Electrical System8

04Vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance6

05Power Train6

131 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Pilot Fuel Economy

20–22mpg combined

18-19city

23-27hwy

$2,000-$2,200/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2025 Honda Pilot ranges from 20 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Pilot FWD - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Pilot AWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Pilot AWD TrailSport - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city23 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Honda Pilot

34States

28%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1,37411%

FLFlorida

1,1759%

CACalifornia

9888%

PAPennsylvania

6115%

NYNew York

6015%

DCWashington DC

5174%

NJNew Jersey

5154%

ILIllinois

4584%

NCNorth Carolina

4293%

MDMaryland

4063%

GAGeorgia

3993%

DEDelaware

3733%

MOMissouri

3593%

WAWashington

3183%

AZArizona

2962%

MNMinnesota

2922%

OHOhio

2652%

NHNew Hampshire

2452%

CO223

MAMassachusetts

2182%

INIndiana

2102%

MI191

WI185

UT184

OR169

TN169

NV135

OK133

AL111

CT108

RI101

KY80

SC71

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Honda Pilot?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Honda Pilot a good car to buy?

The 2025 Honda Pilot has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Honda Pilot?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2025 Honda Pilot. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Pilot?

Fuel economy ranges from 20 to 22 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $239 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2025 Honda Pilot?

STEERING is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Honda Pilot, based on 131 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.