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Buying a used 2021 Honda Pilot? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2021 Honda Pilot has 10 recalls in this group. Brake master cylinder separation, Continental tire failure, fuel pump failure, and rear subframe corrosion are prominent mechanical concerns. Passenger seat sensor and unintended airbag deployment recalls add restraint issues; camera, instrument panel, and mirror glass defects cover visibility and displays. The 430 owner complaints are unverified reports, with electrical system at 126, engine at 104, and forward collision avoidance at 97, making those useful service-history topics.
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.
- Verify brake master cylinder and Continental tire recall completion by VIN.
- Request fuel pump, rear subframe, passenger sensor, and airbag repair records.
- Test cameras, instrument display, and mirrors; ask about engine faults and 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 2021 Honda Pilot
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot: Certain Continental Tires May Fail | Tires | high |
| Honda, Acura Models: Brake Master Cylinder May Separate | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
430 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 8 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 140 | None found |
| Electrical System | 126 | Yes |
| Engine | 104 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 31 | Yes |
| Brakes | 26 | Yes |
| Power Train | 24 | None found |