2013 Honda Pilot Technical Service Bulletins

89 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Honda Pilot. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11028516Feb 1, 2026Engine. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
• 11022767Aug 29, 2025Engine. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge. Oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
• 11021759Jul 29, 2025Engine. Owner Notification Letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to…
• 11020824Jul 18, 2025Engine. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
• 11020087Jun 17, 2025Engine. Dealer Message - Piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil sludge build-up, which can cause oil to adhere to the spark plug, potentially leading to carbon fouling and misfire triggering DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
• 11020084Jun 17, 2025Engine. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire.
• 10216874Jul 19, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. "Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected…
• 10186009Jan 23, 2021Equipment. "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
• 10175300May 12, 2020Equipment. Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve."
• 10172570Mar 10, 2020Air bags. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
• 10172366Mar 5, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
• 10166794Oct 21, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
• 10164451Aug 29, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10164449Aug 29, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2013 Odyssey and 2013-15 Pilot vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10163784Aug 13, 2019Air bags. Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
• 10163815Aug 8, 2019Body and structure. Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013 Odyssey and 2013-15 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
• 10163814Aug 8, 2019Body and structure. Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
• 10163798Aug 7, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint defects under S/B# 19-055, 19-056, 19 057, 19-058 and 19-064. It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited.
• 10161243Jun 1, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Diamond Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage from 3 years/unlimited mileage to 7 years/unlimited mileage.
• 10161240Jun 1, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, etc.
• 10161238Jun 1, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, etc.
• 10159786May 10, 2019Air bags. Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
• 10159441Apr 26, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. ServiceNews Article - Here's something you really ought to know about: When you play a DVD with 5.1 surround sound (Dolby Digital), you'll hear the dialogue coming from just the front speakers. You won't hear it coming from any of the rear speakers.
• 10152750Jan 18, 2019Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
• 10152434Dec 20, 2018Engine, Equipment. "Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected…
• 10145895Oct 13, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.
• 10142438Jun 13, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected…
• 10141173Jun 8, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
• 10136437May 4, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
• 10141640Apr 6, 2018Suspension. G7
• 10141639Apr 6, 2018Suspension. G7
• 10141638Apr 6, 2018Suspension. These 2 SKUs are Front Left/Front Right lower control arms. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball stud nuts with undersized flanges. Stud nuts with undersized flanges may cause the control arm ball stud to slip through the knuckle mount causing loss of vehicle control. The Control Arms have been recalled under NHTSA campaign number 18E037.
• 10129335Feb 15, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, customers will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
• 10129412Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected…
• 10124268Nov 18, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some changes made to the Bluetooth stack on iOS 11.
• 10124267Nov 14, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
• 10118538Sep 28, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys & Pilots in Taffeta White with a customer complaint of the paint on roof peeling. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10106925Feb 2, 2017Engine cooling. Techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there’s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence.
• 10100421Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10087402Oct 19, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there’s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence. You can see this crack from visual inspection. It causes engine oil to enter the cooling system and coolant to enter the engine lubrication system. Replace the…
• 10084442Jul 12, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there’s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence. You can see this crack from visual inspection. It causes engine oil to enter the cooling system and coolant to enter the engine lubrication system."
• 10084330Jun 28, 2016Engine. Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light acceleration, does the engine intermittently rattle or runs rough with the mil blinking? Since these driving conditions are likely to activate vcm operation, the probable reason for these symptoms is sticking vcm rocker arms.
• 10083965May 17, 2016Engine. Service bulletin - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. Spark plug fouling may reuslt in rough engine idle and/or engine misfire.
• 10099803Dec 23, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - under certain driving conditions, there is excessive vibration between 30 and 65 mph. For 2wd and 4wd vehicles, the calibration vcm operation combined with the action of the lock up torque converter creates excessive vibration. Additionally for 4wd vehicles, the propeller shaft’s center support bearing bushing material may not effectively dampen vibrations in cold (below 32ºf) temperatures."
• 10099253Sep 28, 2015Suspension. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016pilots with a customer complaint of a noise coming from the rear suspension when going over a bump. The noise can be described as rattling or clunking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."
• 10099310Sep 5, 2015Engine. "service bulletin - american honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, soto et al.v. American honda motor co., inc., case no. 3:12-cv-1377-si (n.d. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected…
• 10099105Sep 5, 2015Engine. Service bulletin - warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected, p0303 no. 3 cylinder misfire detected, p0304 no. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the mil to come on.
• 10107448Jun 30, 2015Suspension. "service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first."
• 10107367Jun 30, 2015Suspension. "dealer message - today, june 30, 2015, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-14pilot vehicles due to noisy or leaking front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings. Please checkvin status inquiry to determine if a vehicle is eligible for the extension."
• 10108659Apr 16, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - Under certain driving conditions, there is excessive vibration between 30 and 65 mph. For 2WD and 4WD vehicles, the calibration VCM operation combined with the action of the lock up torque converter creates excessive vibration. Additionally for 4WD vehicles, the propeller shaft?s center support bearing bushing material may not effectively dampen vibrations in cold (below 32ºF) temperatures.

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