2016 Honda Pilot Problems

The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT.

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving. A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge.

The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

In the affected vehicles, when one of the safety systems such as tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking or electronic stability control malfunctions, there is potential that the instrument panel will not illuminate the corresponding warning light, however the warning lamps will illuminate when the ignition is turned off and then turned back on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic stability control systems", number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems". If a safety system cannot immediately warn the driver when needed, the driver may be at increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.

Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner. If the third row seatbelt is trapped, the occupants may not be restrained properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the rear third row seat belt, free of charge.