NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The rear subframe can corrode at suspension attachment points, potentially causing rear suspension components to fail.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Honda Pilot.
22–23 mpg combined
10.2–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Recalls 3 and 4 appear to describe the same underlying defect (occupant classification sensor / airbag). I'll treat recalls 2 and 4 as one issue per the grouping rules.
The 2022 Honda Pilot has 5 recalls, the most serious being a brake master cylinder that can separate from the booster, leaving the driver with severely reduced or total loss of braking ability.
The front passenger airbag system also has a concern: a faulty occupant classification sensor can misread the seat's occupancy status and cause the front passenger airbag to deploy unexpectedly during a crash, raising the risk of injury to whoever is seated there. On the suspension side, certain vehicles sold in higher-humidity and road-salt states may have rear control arms that corrode and weaken over time, and a failure can cause the rear of the vehicle to behave unpredictably, reducing the driver's ability to steer and control the vehicle. There is also a visibility concern: a faulty connector in the camera communication cable can interrupt the signal to the display screen, so the rearview camera image may not appear when backing up, leaving the driver with a reduced view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear subframe can corrode at suspension attachment points, potentially causing rear suspension components to fail.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe, install a reinforcement kit, and repair or replace components as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake booster to the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled, allowing the master cylinder to separate from the booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty connector on the MOST communication cable can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a protective cover over the cable connector at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.