2018 Honda PILOT Recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

5 Recalls
2018 Model Year
Affected: STRUCTURE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SEATS

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5 Recall Campaigns — 2018 Honda PILOT

STRUCTURE
Campaign #21V932000 · 29/11/2021
Issue

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.

Risk

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. 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #19V298000 · 12/04/2019
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Risk

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

SEATS
Campaign #18V221000 · 05/04/2018
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #23V751000 · 13/11/2023
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Risk

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. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk

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. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2018 Honda PILOT Recalls

The 2018 Honda PILOT has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include STRUCTURE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Honda dealership.

If you own a 2018 Honda PILOT, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Honda. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2018 Honda PILOT recall repaired, contact your nearest Honda dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Honda PILOT has a total of 93 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Honda PILOT recalls →

2018 Honda PILOT Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda PILOT have?

The 2018 Honda PILOT has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2018 Honda PILOT recalls?

The 2018 Honda PILOT recalls affect the following components: STRUCTURE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE.

Are 2018 Honda PILOT recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Honda dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2018 Honda PILOT has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.