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2023 Honda Pilot Problems & Recalls

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

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Seat Belts — runs 5.2× the fleet median for that category across the 351 model-years tracked on this site.
137Complaints
5Recalls
3Crashes
1Fires
3Injured
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 — Seat Belts (21.9% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (PE25017, opened Oct 2025).

Seat Belts complaints here are 5.2× the median for that category across the 351 model-years tracked on this site.

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

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Seat Belts30 · 21.9%Under investigationPE25017
Electrical System27 · 19.7%No official action
Steering17 · 12.4%RecalledRecall 23V735000
Service Brakes15 · 10.9%RecalledRecall 25V391000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking13 · 9.5%No official action
Engine13 · 9.5%Under investigationEA25004

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

SEAT BELTS30 · 21.9%
Unspecified / other22 · 16.1%
STEERING17 · 12.4%
SERVICE BRAKES15 · 10.9%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING13 · 9.5%
ENGINE13 · 9.5%
POWER TRAIN10 · 7.3%
SEATS9 · 6.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 · 3.6%

Percentages are the share of the 137 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 — 5 campaigns

Steering:rack And Pinion:rack

NHTSA campaign 23V735000 · 2023 · reported 11/02/2023

A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Seats:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · 2024 · reported 11/14/2024

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 24V900000 · 2024 · reported 11/27/2024

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · 2025 · reported 01/23/2025

An engine stall or loss of power can increase 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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 25V391000 · 2025 · reported 06/12/2025

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. 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

“Rear seat belt indicator and alarm go off continuously when the seat is occupied and when the passenger is buckled by the seat belt. While…”NHTSA complaint 11708203 — filed 01/01/2026 · SEAT BELTS
“Rear/third-row seatbelt warning activates repeatedly even when passenger is properly buckled. Issue has been present shortly after vehicle purchase. Dealer refuses inspection without charging diagnostic…”NHTSA complaint 11706982 — filed 12/24/2025 · SEAT BELTS
“Multiple false "unbuckled seatbelt warning" regarding the rear seat belt being unbuckled when it was not. Alarm sounds and lights up warning on drivers display…”NHTSA complaint 11706091 — filed 12/19/2025 · SEAT BELTS

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 2023 Honda Pilot?

Seat belts issues are the most-reported category, cited in 30 of 137 NHTSA complaints (21.9%), followed by electrical system (27), unspecified/other issues (22), steering (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?

137 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V735000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Honda Pilot's reported problems?

4 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 (PE25017) into seat belts 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.