The 2014 Honda Pilot has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,384,099 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS19V5020002019-06-279,555 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
AIR BAGS19V3780002019-05-1619,138 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot…
Consequence
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and…
AIR BAGS18V6610002018-09-271,355,406 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
31
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
19
WHEELS
16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
2crashes
AIR BAGS
9
3crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
2crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
7
SERVICE BRAKES
7
SUSPENSION
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
1crashes
Total complaints153
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Component involved: engine lubrication / cylinder head / variable valve timing (vvt) spool valve (solenoid assembly) and electrical charging system (alternator). Vehicle affected example: honda vehicles equipped with the 3.5l v6 (j35 engine series) with variable cylinder management (vcm),…”
“Component involved: engine lubrication / cylinder head / variable valve timing (vvt) spool valve (solenoid assembly) and electrical charging system (alternator). Vehicle affected example: honda vehicles equipped with the 3.5l v6 (j35 engine series) with variable cylinder management (vcm),…”
“Odometer fraud. The contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. The vehicle became disabled two weeks after purchase, and was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was…”
“10/27/2023 replaced all spark plugs 12/16/2/24 engine light and vtm-light and traction control light on, misfire in 1st cylinder, replaced spark plugs and ignition coil 1/9/25 engine light and vtm-light and traction control light on, misfire in 3rd cylinder. These issues are consistent with many…”
“The contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. The contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the…”
“The contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. The contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the…”
“Lighting--dtr warning light stays on an they don't work but then I was pulled over 1 morning on the way to work because the both taillights stopped working. Checked everything no idea what it could be but the wiring. Because if you piggy back off a hot wire they will work. Suspension-- there is a…”
“Lighting--dtr warning light stays on an they don't work but then I was pulled over 1 morning on the way to work because the both taillights stopped working. Checked everything no idea what it could be but the wiring. Because if you piggy back off a hot wire they will work. Suspension-- there is a…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Honda Pilot as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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