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2015 Honda Pilot
The 2015 Honda Pilot appears in 4 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, gasoline and air bags) and in 45 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is service brakes: 150 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 73.4 per 1,000 across all 2015 model-year vehicles and against 61.4 per 1,000 for the Honda Pilot line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 145.5 complaints per model year across the 24 Honda Pilot model years on this register; 4 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (12); the most recent in the file is dated 27 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign KGC, KGD).
Defect, as filed: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign F5F, Q5E).
Defect, as filed: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign M4O, P4R, T4Q, W4P).
Defect, as filed: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign M2J, S2K).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2015 Honda Pilot (black) against all 2015 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2015 | Pilot line | All 2015 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 150 | 61.4 | 73.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 150 | 46.9 | 109.1 |
| Electrical System | 116.7 | 90.8 | 110.4 |
| Power Train | 100 | 159.7 | 133.3 |
| Engine | 100 | 73.2 | 126.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 66.7 | 8.2 | 24.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 | 150 | 61.4 | 73.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 150 | 46.9 | 109.1 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 116.7 | 90.8 | 110.4 |
| Power Train | 6 | 100 | 159.7 | 133.3 |
| Engine | 6 | 100 | 73.2 | 126.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 66.7 | 8.2 | 24.3 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 66.7 | 128.8 | 59.9 |
| Structure | 3 | 50 | 52.3 | 45.9 |
| Suspension | 3 | 50 | 38.9 | 24.5 |
| Seats | 2 | 33.3 | 43.2 | 14.8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 33.3 | 26 | 39.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 16.7 | 35.4 | 4.1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 16.7 | 6 | 3.3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 16.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 16.7 | 45.4 | 44.4 |
| Steering | 1 | 16.7 | 37.4 | 61.2 |
45 unique complaints, 60 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24013 | Recall query | Engine failure | engine | 8 Nov 2024 | 20 Aug 2025 | — |
Other Honda Pilot model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13 | 665 | 17,767,918 |
| 2004 | 12 | 501 | 14,253,414 |
| 2005 | 13 | 628 | 12,837,653 |
| 2006 | 8 | 216 | 12,335,389 |
| 2007 | 7 | 168 | 11,145,389 |
| 2008 | 7 | 102 | 11,145,389 |
| 2009 | 9 | 113 | 5,481,359 |
| 2010 | 10 | 94 | 6,836,765 |
| 2011 | 11 | 235 | 6,847,588 |
| 2012 | 9 | 123 | 3,815,315 |
| 2013 | 6 | 189 | 2,824,576 |
| 2014 | 3 | 65 | 1,384,099 |
| 2015 | 4 | 45 | 3,874,559 |
| 2016 | 8 | 237 | 4,381,738 |
| 2017 | 4 | 71 | 4,194,692 |
| 2018 | 7 | 25 | 4,543,447 |
| 2019 | 13 | 16 | 7,480,499 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 6,887,340 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 7,000,478 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 3,063,270 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 760,045 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 760,077 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 760,899 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,933 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Honda Pilot model years · Honda: 67 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Pilot have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 23V858000, was reported to NHTSA on 18 Dec 2023 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Across all model years the Honda Pilot line has 62 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2015 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2015 Honda Pilot complain about most?
Service Brakes: 9 of 60 component mentions (150 per 1,000). Next is unknown or other with 9. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.