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2017 Honda Pilot
4 recall campaigns and 71 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2017 Honda Pilot; the recalls concern structure, air bags and fuel system, gasoline.
The component named most often is seat belts: 141.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 16 per 1,000 across all 2017 model-year vehicles and against 15.6 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 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (43); the most recent in the file is dated 10 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 4 investigations 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: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign AOU, AOT); components: structure:frame and members; suspension:rear.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign Refer to Comments).
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 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.
Consequence: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign PBV); components: structure:body:hood; latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch.
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 2017 Honda Pilot (black) against all 2017 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2017 | Pilot line | All 2017 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 141.2 | 15.6 | 16 |
| Unknown or Other | 129.4 | 46.9 | 127 |
| Power Train | 105.9 | 159.7 | 107.4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 82.4 | 45.4 | 49.3 |
| Electrical System | 82.4 | 90.8 | 109.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 82.4 | 8.2 | 29.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 12 | 141.2 | 15.6 | 16 |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 129.4 | 46.9 | 127 |
| Power Train | 9 | 105.9 | 159.7 | 107.4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 82.4 | 45.4 | 49.3 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 82.4 | 90.8 | 109.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 82.4 | 8.2 | 29.5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 82.4 | 15.4 | 52.3 |
| Engine | 6 | 70.6 | 73.2 | 134.3 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 58.8 | 61.4 | 69.3 |
| Structure | 4 | 47.1 | 52.3 | 46.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 23.5 | 34 | 22.8 |
| Steering | 2 | 23.5 | 37.4 | 60.8 |
| Suspension | 1 | 11.8 | 38.9 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11.8 | 128.8 | 44.7 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 11.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11.8 | 20.5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11.8 | 26 | 24.1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11.8 | 0.2 | 4 |
71 unique complaints, 85 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25008 | Preliminary evaluation | Engine failure | engine | 20 Aug 2025 | open | — |
| EA25004 | Engineering analysis | No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages | engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor | 26 Mar 2025 | open | — |
| RQ24013 | Recall query | Engine failure | engine | 8 Nov 2024 | 20 Aug 2025 | — |
| PE22005 | Preliminary evaluation | No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages | engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor | 3 Jun 2022 | 26 Mar 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 2017 Honda Pilot have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V365000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Jun 2026 and concerns structure:frame and members. Across all model years the Honda Pilot line has 62 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2017 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 4 actions 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 2017 Honda Pilot complain about most?
Seat Belts: 12 of 85 component mentions (141.2 per 1,000). Next is unknown or other with 11. 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.