This page covers 5 recalls, 138 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Honda Pilot.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 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
The 2025 Honda Pilot draws the most complaints around its forward collision avoidance system, which leads all reported categories by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe the automatic emergency braking engaging unexpectedly, most often when making low-speed turns at intersections, such as right turns at stop signs, with the vehicle braking hard without an actual obstacle present. Some also report the system triggering an audible horn alert during these false activations. Steering complaints are the second most-reported area, and electrical system issues appear at the same volume, though complaint details across both categories vary. A smaller cluster of reports describes brake-related concerns, including instances where owners felt the vehicle did not respond to braking input as expected. The false-activation pattern with the collision avoidance system, particularly at slow speeds during turning maneuvers, is the most consistent thread running through the 2025 Pilot complaint set.
138
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Honda Pilot has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel filler neck that can separate and leak fuel near ignition sources, raising the risk of a fire, and a brake pedal pivot pin that can shift out of position and prevent the driver from braking.
A software error in the fuel injection control unit can also cause the engine to stall or lose power without warning. On the restraint side, the third-row passenger-side seatbelt may have been routed incorrectly during assembly, trapping it behind an interior panel and leaving that seating position without a usable belt.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin wasn't secured properly, allowing the pedal to shift out of position during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and replace it if needed at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The third-row passenger seat belt may not work properly because it's routed incorrectly and gets trapped behind the side panel.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The third-row passenger-side seat belt may be routed incorrectly and trapped behind an interior panel, making it impossible to use.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the seat belt routing and correct it if necessary to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the fuel injection control unit may cause your engine to stall or lose power while driving.
What the fix does
Your dealer will reprogram the fuel injection control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate from each other, which can cause fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel filler neck tube and pipe, and repair or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
