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Buying a used 2020 Honda Pilot? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2020 carries one critical recall — tires that can fail suddenly — alongside missing frame welds, a stalling fuel pump, two passenger seat sensor airbag recalls and rear frame rust. What stands out is the screen cluster: four separate medium recalls cover a blank dashboard, backup camera failure and side mirror glass. That lines up with the 485 unverified owner complaints, where electrical system was the largest area at 210. No stop-driving or park-outside warnings.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Test the backup camera and dashboard display repeatedly during the test drive.
- Confirm the tire recall and frame weld inspection were performed on this VIN.
- Check the passenger seat airbag warning light and inspect the rear frame for rust.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Honda Pilot
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot and Passport tires may fail suddenly | Tires | critical |
| Honda Pilot and Passport may have missing frame welds | Structure | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack, airbag risk | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura seat sensor may cause unintended airbag deployment | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura SUVs: rear frame can rust through | Structure | high |
| Honda Odyssey, Passport, Pilot dashboard and backup camera go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Pilot, Odyssey, Passport backup camera may not show | Electrical System | medium |
| Honda SUVs and vans: side mirror glass can fall off | Visibility | medium |
| Honda Odyssey, Pilot and Passport rearview camera may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Passport and Pilot weight rating label may wipe off | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
485 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 13 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 210 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 125 | None found |
| Engine | 101 | None found |
| Power Train | 35 | None found |
| Fuel System | 31 | Yes |
| Brakes | 26 | None found |