2025 Honda Pilot Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 216 owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Pilot. The EPA rates it 20 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 216
- Crashes / fires reported
- 11 / 0
- EPA combined
- 20–22 MPG
2025 Honda Pilot recalls
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."
Seat BeltsFeb 5, 2025 · NHTSA 25V056000+
Risk: A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2025 Honda Pilot problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Forward Collision Avoidance56
- Electrical System45
- Steering44
- Service Brakes33
- Engine33
- Unknown or Other28
- Power Train23
- Lane Departure16
2025 Honda Pilot gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot FWD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Pilot AWD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Pilot AWD Touring/Elite/Black | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Pilot AWD TrailSport | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S10) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,200 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2025 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Honda Pilot, most recently for the service brakes, hydraulic (Jun 12, 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Honda Pilot problems?
Owners filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are forward collision avoidance (56), electrical system (45), steering (44).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Pilot get?
The EPA rates the 2025 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.