2021 Honda Pilot: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2021 Honda Pilot, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

10Safety recalls
400Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

10 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Electrical System:Software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearvi
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical informati
Tires
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may hav
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 31 owner complaints
No-start / starting problems — 11 owner complaints
Engine failure / knocking — 11 owner complaints
Brake problems — 4 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 4 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Electrical System
113
Engine
92
Forward Collision Avoidance
89
Unknown Or Other
78
Lane Departure
37
Air Bags
30

Is 2021 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Pilot years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
270
2014
116
2015
107
2016
1,658
2017
897
2018
425
2019
859
2020
465
2021 ◀ this
400

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Pilot have?

The 2021 Honda Pilot has 10 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2021 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA has 400 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Honda Pilot. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, no-start / starting problems, engine failure / knocking. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.