2022 Honda Pilot Problems
What owners have reported about the 2022 Honda Pilot, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2022 Honda Pilot a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 18 Pilot model years. The most reported problems involve the emergency braking system, electrical system and engine.
164 complaints 5 recalls 11th worst of 18 Pilot years
Top 2022 Honda Pilot problems
Emergency braking problems
45 complaints (27%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Electrical problems
38 complaints (23%) name the electrical system.
Engine problems
35 complaints (21%) name the engine.
Brake problems
20 complaints (12%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (14 of 164). The amber line is the middle value, about 32,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2022 Honda Pilot recalls
Rear, Frame and members
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.
Recall 26V365000 · Jun 2026Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
Recall 26V332000 · May 2026Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. This is a phased recall.
Recall 24V064000 · Feb 2024Master cylinder
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Recall 23V458000 · Jun 2023Display function
Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Recall 23V431000 · Jun 2023Get an email when your 2022 Honda Pilot gets a new recall
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Pilot years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2022 Honda Pilot a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 18 Pilot model years. The most reported problems involve the emergency braking system, electrical system and engine.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Pilot problems?
Owners most often report problems with the emergency braking system, electrical system, engine and brakes. 45 complaints (27%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Pilot have?
5. Rear, Frame and members (26V365000); Front passenger (26V332000); Front passenger (24V064000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2022 Honda Pilot?
Ask for service records covering the emergency braking system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2015, 2010 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.