2020 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 492 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2020 Honda Pilot
The 2020 Honda Pilot shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
492
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
5 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Honda Pilot (11)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
🔧 Electrical System: Software
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number…
🔧 Tires
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda…
🔧 Structure: Body
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase…
🔧 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Exterior
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
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…
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Honda Pilot
Based on 492 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Honda Pilot
Is the 2020 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Honda Pilot has 11 recall campaigns and 492 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Pilot have?
The 2020 Honda Pilot has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Pilot?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Honda Pilot are: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Honda Pilot safe to buy?
The 2020 Honda Pilot has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Pilot should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Pilot are: 2014, 2015, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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