Honda Pilot 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Honda Pilot 2022 and 163 complaints filed by owners. It has 71% fewer complaints than the average Honda Pilot from 2016–2025 (555 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Honda Pilot 2022

Structure and body
NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026-06-04

What happens

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V365000

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V332000

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024-02-01

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 24V064000

Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · 2023-06-29

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Consequence

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V458000

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · 2023-06-15

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V431000

Complaints from other owners

163 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

7 with a crash · 4 injuries

Most reported problems on the Honda Pilot 2022

• Forward collision avoidance: 45 (28% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 38 (23% of complaints)
• Engine: 33 (20% of complaints)
• Lane departure assist: 18 (11% of complaints)
• Brakes: 17 (10% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Honda Pilot 2022

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Honda Pilot recalls by year

• 2016 : 8 recalls · 1,711 complaints
• 2017 : 4 recalls · 929 complaints
• 2018 : 7 recalls · 440 complaints
• 2019 : 13 recalls · 910 complaints
• 2020 : 11 recalls · 492 complaints
• 2021 : 10 recalls · 439 complaints
• 2022 : 5 recalls · 163 complaints
• 2023 : 5 recalls · 145 complaints
• 2024 : 6 recalls · 116 complaints
• 2025 : 4 recalls · 207 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Honda Pilot 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Honda Pilot 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Pilot 2022?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: forward collision avoidance (45 of 163 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.