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2020 Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2551 model-years tracked on this site.
484Complaints
11Recalls
10Crashes
5Fires
13Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (43% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2551 model-years tracked on this site.

An open NHTSA investigation (PE25008, opened Aug 2025) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System208 · 43%RecalledRecall 20V440000
Engine100 · 20.7%Under investigationPE25008 · EA25004
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking46 · 9.5%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings44 · 9.1%No official action
Power Train35 · 7.2%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control31 · 6.4%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE100 · 20.7%
Unspecified / other95 · 19.6%
POWER TRAIN35 · 7.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL31 · 6.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31 · 6.4%
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING27 · 5.6%
SERVICE BRAKES24 · 5%

Percentages are the share of the 484 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 11 campaigns

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:software

NHTSA campaign 20V440000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 20V067000 · 2020 · reported 02/06/2020

If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 21V165000 · 2021 · reported 03/11/2021

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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 19V784000 · 2019 · reported 10/31/2019

In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior

NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · 2023 · reported 03/16/2023

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · 2023 · reported 06/15/2023

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“AFTER HAVING KNOWN RECALL ISSUE REPAIRED, ELECTRICAL/SOUND SYSTEM STILL CONTINUES WITH AGGRESSIVELY LOUD CRACKING AND POPPING NOISES. THE NOISES AT TIMES ARE OUT OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 11372786 — filed 11/02/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY WHOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE MY SPEEDOMETER IS AND APPS ECT ARE TURNED BLACK WHERE I COULDN'T EVEN…”NHTSA complaint 11366203 — filed 10/24/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ISSUE #1 : I WAS DRIVING IN HIGHWAY WITH GARMIN NAVIGATION TURNED ON, THE DISPLAY REBOOTS WITH AN ERROR "NETWORK CONNECTION LOST". ISSUE #2: WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 11363071 — filed 10/06/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Pilot?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 208 of 484 NHTSA complaints (43%), followed by engine (100), unspecified/other issues (95), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda Pilot have?

484 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V439000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Honda Pilot's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE25008) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.