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2019 HONDA Pilot

13 recalls Risk Grade: A+ Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V858000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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Critical #23V751000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
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Critical #21V215000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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Critical #19V298000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Risk if Unfixed
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Free Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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High Priority #26V332000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.
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High Priority #21V165000 Plain English
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda is recalling your 2019-2020 Passport or Pilot vehicle due to a potential issue with the tires, which may have been cured for too long during production.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, overcured tires could burst or break apart, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect and replace your tires for free, and will notify you when the repair is available at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.
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Moderate #20V440000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's rearview camera software may have incorrect programming, which can cause the camera image to be delayed or not show up at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera doesn't work properly, you may have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will update the software for free, and you can choose to do it yourself by following mailed instructions or have a dealer do it for you, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
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Under Review #26V365000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 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.
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Under Review #23V431000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
There's a problem with the rearview camera display on your vehicle. The cable that connects the camera to the display might be faulty, causing the image not to show up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't display, you might not see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Honda will fix the issue for free by replacing the cable harness and installing a protective cover over the connector on your vehicle. Just schedule a visit to your local dealership!
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #21V932000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
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Under Review #20V439000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument panel control module software might be updated incorrectly, which can cause the instrument panel to not show important information like oil pressure, speed, and gear position, and also prevent the rearview camera from working.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you're more likely to be in a crash because you won't have the information you need to drive safely.
Free Fix
Honda will fix this for free by updating your instrument panel control module software, and they'll contact you when it's time to come in to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
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Under Review #19V784000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's front frame may not have been fully welded, which could affect its crash safety.
Risk if Unfixed
In a crash, the incomplete welding may not protect you and your passengers as well as it should, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect your vehicle for free and either repurchase it or replace it with a similar one if necessary.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 219, "Windshield Zone Intrusion."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6J.
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Under Review #18V848000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
There's a potential issue with the mounting holes on your vehicle's right center pillar trim panel, which could affect the deployment of the curtain air bag in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the curtain air bag doesn't deploy properly, you could be at a higher risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will contact you to schedule a free repair at a dealership, where they'll install a bracket to securely hold the center pillar trim clip in place.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
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STRUCTURE
4 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other HONDA Pilot Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2018
7 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2015
4 recalls

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