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2016 HONDA PILOT Recalls - California Lemon Law HONDA PILOT problems

Recalls For 2016 HONDA PILOT

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Recall #1 Issued: 2015 07 06 - Camp #20150706

This 2016 HONDA PILOT recall affects the SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) from 2015-05-04 through 2015-06-05

Description Of Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the third row seatbelt is trapped, the occupants may not be restrained properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the rear third row seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JS7.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #2 Issued: 2015 10 16 - Camp #20151016

This 2016 HONDA PILOT recall affects the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) from 2015-05-04 through 2015-09-08

Description Of Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to September 8, 2015 and 2016 Pilot 4WD vehicles manufactured May 7, 2015 to September 4, 2015. 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".

Conseqence Of Defect

If a safety system cannot immediately warn the driver when needed, the driver may be at increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV7.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #3 Issued: 2016 06 09 - Camp #20160609

This 2016 HONDA PILOT recall affects the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) from 2015-06-01 through 2015-10-15

Description Of Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

Conseqence Of Defect

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #4 Issued: 2017 03 30 - Camp #20170330

This 2016 HONDA PILOT recall affects the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) from 2016-01-05 through 2016-01-08

Description Of Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

Conseqence Of Defect

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #5 Issued: 2021 11 29 - Camp #20211129

This 2016 HONDA PILOT recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description Of Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Conseqence Of Defect

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


Recall #6 Issued: 2021 11 29 - Camp #20211129

This 2016 HONDA PILOT recall affects the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description Of Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Conseqence Of Defect

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.



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