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Buying a used 2020 Honda Pilot? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2020 Honda Pilot has 11 recalls in this group. Structural concerns include incomplete frame welding and rear subframe corrosion, while tire, fuel pump, passenger seat sensor, and airbag defects also stand out. Camera, instrument panel, mirror glass, and weight label issues round out the record. Its 485 owner complaints are unverified reports, including 210 electrical system, 101 engine, and 83 forward collision avoidance reports. Complaint history and documented recall repairs deserve separate review.
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.
- Request VIN-specific frame welding, rear subframe, tire, and fuel pump recall records.
- Verify passenger seat sensor and unintended airbag deployment recall completion.
- Test cameras and displays; inspect mirrors and weight label; ask about collision warnings.
- 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 Passport and Pilot Incomplete Frame Welding | Structure | high |
| Honda Passport, Pilot Tires May Lose Air Suddenly | Tires | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura Rear Subframe May Corrode And Fail | Structure | high |
| Honda Odyssey, Passport, Pilot Instrument Panel Glitch | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Pilot, Odyssey and Passport rearview cameras may lag | Electrical System | medium |
| Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, Odyssey side mirror glass may fall off | Visibility | medium |
| Honda Odyssey, Pilot and Passport Rearview Camera Problem | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Passport, 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 |