no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2025 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 217 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda Pilot, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-391 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Honda Pilot has problems
217 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Forward collision avoidance6 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
44Steering
33Engine
31Service brakes8 crash/fire/injury
23Power train
16Lane departure
15Vehicle speed control
12Fuel/propulsion system
5713 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 57 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 1 |
| Steering | 44 | 0 |
| Engine | 33 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 8 |
| Power train | 23 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 57 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2025 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
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Show 1 more recall
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.
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
2025 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
2025 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2025 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 Honda Pilot, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While traveling at approximately 60 MPH, with no vehicles or obstacles nearby in either direction, my 2025 Honda Pilot unexpectedly activated its collision warning system. The red "BRAKE" warning appeared on the dashboard, immediately followed by sudden, forceful automatic braking without any input…
While I am driving my vehicle, it suddenly applies the brakes with force and the "BRAKE" dash light appears. This began in Feb 2026 after several months of driving on the same road with no issues. I am at risk of being in a rear end collision if the person behind me is following closely and my car…
All of the safety feature lights turned on. The dealer's solution was for me to pay attention when I drive and wipe the senor because everything works fine. I was also told to bring it in and they can get the lights to turn off by turning off all of the safety features.
Own a 2025 Pilot?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.