2013 Honda Pilot recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2013 Honda Pilot recalls, newest first
Jun 27, 2019Air Bags, FrontalHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX, 2011 to 2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010 to 2013 ZDX, 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord, 2010 to 2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006 to 2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008 to 2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012 to 2015 Crosstour, 2007 to 2011 CRV, 2009 to 2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010 to 2014 Insight, and 2009 to 2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
May 16, 2019Air Bags, FrontalHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX, 2011 to 2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010 to 2012 ZDX and 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord, 2010 to 2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006 to 2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012 to 2014 Crosstour, 2007 to 2011 CRV, 2009 to 2013 Fit, 2010 to 2013 Insight, and 2009 to 2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 W4P.
NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Sep 27, 2018Air Bags, FrontalHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014 to 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, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011 to 2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011 to 2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CRV vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010 to 2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011 to 2013 TSX Wagon, 2010 to 2012 Honda Accord and 2010 to 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CRV vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Jan 9, 2018Air Bags, FrontalHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010 to 2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011 to 13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010 to 2012 Honda Accord,, 2010 to 2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CRV vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010 to 2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010 to 2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CRV, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CRV, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1 888 234 2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Aug 27, 2013EngineHonda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
Risk: A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1 800 999 1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).
NHTSA campaign 13V382000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Jan 18, 2013Air BagsHonda is recalling certain model year 2009 to 2013 Pilot and 2011 to 2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Risk: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1 800 999 1009.
NHTSA campaign 13V016000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Honda Pilot. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2013 Honda Pilot has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.