Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026 Honda Pilot: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Honda Pilot at 20–22 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 27 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
20–22
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Honda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Honda Pilot recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Honda Pilot, newest first.
Structure: Frame and members and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V424000Reported Jul 1, 2026
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. OOY)
Components
Structure: Frame and members; Suspension: Rear
Units affected
3,933 (estimate)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Risk
Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Honda Pilot fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Honda Pilot crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2026 Honda Pilot NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
14.3%
Standard
2026 HONDA PILOT SUV N/A FWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15.5%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Honda Pilot owner complaints
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Pilot, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2026 Honda Pilot complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
15
Unknown or other
6
Seat belts
4
Air bags
3
Power train
3
Suspension
2
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
1
Lane departure: Assist
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
