2024 Honda Pilot Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 116 owner complaints for the 2024 Honda Pilot. The EPA rates it 20 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
116
Crashes / fires reported
2 / 1
EPA combined
20–22 MPG

2024 Honda Pilot recalls

  • SeatsJan 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V054000+

    Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicJun 12, 2025 · NHTSA 25V391000+

    Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  • Fuel System, GasolineJan 23, 2025 · NHTSA 25V031000+

    Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

  • Fuel System, GasolineNov 27, 2024 · NHTSA 24V900000+

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.

  • SeatsNov 14, 2024 · NHTSA 24V859000+

    Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

  • SteeringNov 2, 2023 · NHTSA 23V735000+

    Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2024 Honda Pilot problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Seat Belts25
  • Unknown or Other22
  • Steering20
  • Forward Collision Avoidance17
  • Service Brakes13
  • Power Train12
  • Engine11
  • Electrical System11

2024 Honda Pilot gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Pilot FWD3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10)192722$2,900
Pilot AWD3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10)192521$3,050
Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10)192521$3,050
Pilot AWD TrailSport3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10)182320$3,200

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2024 Honda Pilot have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Honda Pilot, most recently for the seats (Jan 29, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2024 Honda Pilot problems?

Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are seat belts (25), unknown or other (22), steering (20).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Honda Pilot get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Honda Pilot at 20 to 22 MPG combined (best version: 19 city / 27 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.