no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 151 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Pilot, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-859 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Pilot has problems
151 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Seat belts
28Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
20Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
19Steering
17Service brakes
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Seats
10Power train
7Structure
3911 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 38 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 1 |
| Steering | 19 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Seats | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 39 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Rack and pinion: rack
Risk. A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2023 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2023 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 (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda Pilot, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning StatusNo recall
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear passenger seat belt warning system is providing both false positive and false negative input to the driver regarding seat belt usage by rear passengers. Ref. Honda Service Bulletin 26-027.
The second-row passenger-side seat belt warning chime activates continuously even though the seat belt is properly fastened and the occupant is seated correctly. The vehicle indicates an unbuckled condition that does not exist. This is an intermittent problem. It does not occur on every trip, but…
The rear 2nd row passenger seatbelt alarm continues to go on when the seat belt is plugged in. I don’t feel safe having my children sit in that seat. I did go to the Honda dealership that I bought the car and they told me that I would have to pay for that part because it’s not recalled I am not…
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