no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. 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.
2020 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 497 owner complaints about the 2020 Honda Pilot, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Honda Pilot has problems
497 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
216Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
101Engine4 crash/fire/injury
90Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
44Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
35Power train
33Fuel/propulsion system
24Service brakes
23Fuel system, gasoline
16Vehicle speed control
8518 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 216 | 4 |
| Engine | 101 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 90 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 44 | 1 |
| Power train | 35 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 23 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 1 |
| 18 other systems | 85 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2020 Honda Pilot recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
2kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 90 electrical system complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 30% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
83under 30k miles89under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Pilot year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pilot median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2020 Honda PILOT SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Honda Pilot, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesNo recall
- Engine failureOpen
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where diagnostic testing determined that the wiring harness required replacement. The…
My front sensor camera has malfunctioned which is causing numerous failing safety systems such as lkas, adaptive cruise control and automated braking.
Front facing camera fail. Causing brake system adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation, road departure mitigation. Auto high beams to not work
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