2015 Honda Pilot Problems
What owners have reported about the 2015 Honda Pilot, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Pilot. Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 18 Pilot model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, electrical system and brakes.
109 complaints 4 recalls, 2 can stall 18th worst of 18 Pilot years
Top 2015 Honda Pilot problems
Engine problems
24 complaints (22%) name the engine.
Electrical problems
13 complaints (12%) name the electrical system, most often the ignition and horn.
Brake problems
12 complaints (11%) name the brakes.
Transmission problems
11 complaints (10%) name the transmission.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (63 of 109). The amber line is the middle value, about 46,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2015 Honda Pilot recalls
Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Inflator module
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Recall 19V502000 · Jun 2019Inflator module
Can stallThe front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Recall 19V378000 · May 2019Inflator module
S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
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Pilot years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Pilot. Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 18 Pilot model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, electrical system and brakes.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Pilot problems?
Owners most often report problems with the engine, electrical system, brakes and transmission. 24 complaints (22%) name the engine.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Pilot engine problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 40,000–85,000 miles, with a middle value near 67,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Pilot have?
4. Fuel pump (23V858000); Inflator module (19V502000); Inflator module (19V378000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2015 Honda Pilot?
Ask for service records covering the engine, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2015, 2010 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.