2021 Honda Pilot Problems

The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT.

The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.

The front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, so the airbag may not turn off when it should. An airbag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge, and this recall is being carried out in phases.

The 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.

The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

A faulty cable connector can keep the rearview camera image from showing on the display, so the vehicle does not meet federal rear visibility rules. Without the camera view, the driver can't see behind the vehicle well, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the cable connector at no charge.

The heating pads behind both side mirrors may not be bonded properly, so the mirror glass can come loose. Losing that glass cuts your view behind and beside the car, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: Your dealer will replace both side-view mirrors at no cost to you.

The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits. Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tires that have the affected DOT serial number and mold number, free of charge.

Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." 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.

Fix: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available.

Incorrect software in the instrument panel control module can blank out key information such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear position until the next ignition cycle, and it can stop the rearview camera image from appearing. Driving without these displays raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will reprogram the instrument panel control module software at no charge.