NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
This page covers 4 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Honda Pilot.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The Honda Pilot received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles across model years 2011 to 2015. In frontal crash testing, the vehicle earned four stars. Side crash protection was rated at five stars, as was performance in the side pole test. Rollover resistance received a four-star rating. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2011 to 2015 range.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Honda Pilot has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
A separate but related airbag concern covers the passenger-side frontal inflator as well: in this case, the inflator may have been installed incorrectly and can fail to deploy the airbag properly in a crash, leaving the front passenger without full protection at the moment they need it most. These two issues together mean the passenger-side airbag system on the 2015 Pilot carries both an over-deployment risk and an under-deployment risk depending on which inflator is installed. On the fuel system side, the low-pressure fuel pump can fail outright while the engine is running, causing an unexpected stall at any speed and raising the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.