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Honda Pilot third-row seat belt may not work
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat belt that does not work cannot properly hold the person sitting in that seat, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V056000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:rear/other |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain Honda Pilot SUVs because the seat belt for the third-row passenger seat may not work. The belt was routed incorrectly, which traps it behind the passenger side panel so it cannot do its job. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering how people are protected in a crash. Dealers will inspect the seat belt routing and repair it if needed, at no cost to the owner.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda dealer, or Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, to schedule the inspection (Honda's recall number is ZL4).
3. The inspection and repair are free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V056000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary
- 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."
- Safety risk
- A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.