NHTSA records · 2023–2026
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NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 Honda Pilot: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Pilot list 8 recall campaigns and 467 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Owner complaints
- 467
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Honda Pilot crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 2026 | Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | Pilot SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | Pilot SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
Pilot recall campaigns, 2023–2026
8 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 5, 2024: 6, 2025: 4, 2026: 1.
- Fuel system, gasoline ×2
- Seats ×2
- Seat belts ×1
- Service brakes, hydraulic ×1
- Steering ×1
- Suspension ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V424000 | July 1, 2026 | Suspension › rear | 2026 |
| 26V054000 | January 29, 2026 | Seats › critical fasteners | 2024 |
| 25V391000 | June 12, 2025 | Service brakes, hydraulic › pedals and linkages | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| 25V056000 | February 5, 2025 | Seat belts › rear/other | 2025 |
| 25V031000 | January 23, 2025 | Fuel system, gasoline › fuel injection system | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| 24V900000 | November 27, 2024 | Fuel system, gasoline › storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| 24V859000 | November 14, 2024 | Seats › critical fasteners | 2023, 2024 |
| 23V735000 | November 2, 2023 | Steering › rack and pinion › rack | 2023, 2024 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Pilot. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Pilot 2026 · Pilot 2025 · Pilot 2024 · Pilot 2023
Pilot owner complaints to NHTSA
467 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 197 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 112 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 139 | 3 | 1 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Forward collision avoidance90
- Steering84
- Electrical system82
- Seat belts70
- Service brakes59
- Engine53
- Power train45
- Vehicle speed control26
NHTSA complaint records: Pilot ICE 2026 · Pilot 2025 · Pilot 2024 · Pilot 2023
Coverage on a Pilot
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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