Honda Pilot fuel system problems, 2016–2026
704 of the 5,552 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Pilot 2016–2026 name the fuel system (NHTSA’s “Fuel/Propulsion System” heading — fuel tanks, lines, pumps and injection — and on an EV, the propulsion battery and motors). The loudest years: 2019 (195), 2016 (189), 2017 (141). Filed under the same heading across these years: 6 recall campaigns. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Honda Pilot fuel system problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the fuel system | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | — | — | — | the year → |
| 2025 | 0 | — | — | 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2024 | 0 | — | — | 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2023 | 0 | — | — | 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2022 | 0 | — | — | 8 TSBs | the year → |
| 2021 | 0 | — | — | 1 recall | the year → |
| 2020 in depth | 54 | 11% | 54k | 1 recall | the record → |
| 2019 in depth | 195 | 21% | 70k | 34 TSBs · 2 recalls | the record → |
| 2018 in depth | 125 | 28% | 80k | 38 TSBs · 1 recall | the record → |
| 2017 in depth | 141 | 15% | 42k | 29 TSBs · 1 recall | the record → |
| 2016 in depth | 189 | 11% | 55k | 38 TSBs · 3 recalls | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the fuel system. Nothing here is a rate.
When the fuel system complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2016: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2018: 14 · 2019: 36 · 2020: 49 · 2021: 28 · 2022: 59 · 2023: 57 · 2024: 253 · 2025: 120 · 2026: 83
Across the model years, half of the 208 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the fuel system problem between 37,000 and 82,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the fuel system, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
While driving, a light came on for Emissions Systems Failure. The vehicle seemed to not accelerate properly like it was pulling. I feared for the safety of my children. This is our only vehicle. My husband took it to the Honda Dealership. He got told that there is an issue with the fuel injector and timing belt.
The engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the Auto Start/Stop function engaged. This is the third time has occurred. Many people online are reporting the same issue
As you accelerate, the car goes in and out of getting fuel to the engine. The rpm’s drop and increase at least 1,000 rpms each second. Vehicle is in motion. Happens both on city streets, but more so on the open highway, especially if small texas hills are involved. Took car to Honda dealership.
During start up and while driving the transmission light come on, took to dealership for repairs and informed the fuel injectors needed replaced. Found a service bulletin stating that Honda has found fuel injectors were installed incorrectly during manufacturing
Took my Honda Pilot elite 2017 in after having the check engine light on displaying "emissions service problem". It was diagnosed at our Honda dealership as P0430 and need all fuel injectors replaces. My SUV had only 39,000 miles on it and was outside the manufacturers warranty by 3,000 miles. The repair estimate was $2,100.
What is on file about the fuel system, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 25V031000 HighJan 23, 2025 · 294,612 vehicles
- 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.
- 24V900000 HighNov 27, 2024 · 205,760 vehicles
- 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.
- 23V858000 HighDec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- 21V215000 HighMar 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- 17V219000 HighMar 30, 2017 · 136 vehicles
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.
- 16V417000 HighJun 9, 2016 · 39 vehicles
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Other systems with a record on the Honda Pilot
Source: the same filesEvery system, every model year: Honda Pilot problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Honda Pilot years have the most fuel system complaints?
2019, 195; 2016, 189; 2017, 141. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2018 (28%).
Is there a recall for the fuel system on the Honda Pilot?
Yes — 6 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 25V031000 (2025), 24V900000 (2025), 23V858000 (2021), 21V215000 (2019). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do fuel system problems show up on the Honda Pilot?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 55,000 miles across the model years; half of them between 37,000 and 82,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Fuel/Propulsion System" heading cover?
Fuel tanks, lines, pumps and injection — and on an EV, the propulsion battery and motors. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.