2016 Honda Pilot Technical Service Bulletins

365 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10133025Mar 16, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co.(AHM) is investigating certain 2016 Pilots with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. 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.
• 10133021Mar 16, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) and/or P0301-P0306 (cylinder misfire detected) or P219A/B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder (bank 1, rear bank/bank 2, front bank). The injectors were installed improperly at the factory and/or contamination was introduced to the fuel system that is affecting the fuel flow.
• 10133020Mar 16, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - The customer is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter set in the fuel filler neck.
• 10133024Mar 14, 2018Electrical system, Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co.(AHM) is investigating certain 2016 Pilots with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. 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.
• 10133023Mar 12, 2018Electrical system, Engine. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co.(AHM) is investigating certain 2016 Pilots with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. 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.
• 10133004Mar 6, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co.(AHM) is investigating certain 2016 Pilots with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. 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
• 10133003Mar 2, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co.(AHM) is investigating certain 2016 Pilots with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. 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
• 10129804Feb 27, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what?s listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech…
• 10129794Feb 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
• 10129793Feb 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
• 10129800Feb 24, 2018Seats. Service bulletin - The driver?s and/or front passenger?s seat heaters work intermittently or may not operate at all. The heater wire of the heater element can get pinched or broken in the trench area of the seat cushion.
• 10129336Feb 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
• 10128893Feb 8, 2018Steering, Electrical system. Service bulletin - While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
• 10129414Jan 24, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
• 10130037Jan 10, 2018Engine, Electrical system. Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
• 10130035Jan 10, 2018Seats. Servicenews article - The seat heaters offer passengers some level of comfort in colder weather when the seats or inside cabin temperature are on the cool to cold side. But when it?s warm outside and/or the inside cabin temperature is on the warm to hot side, they may not heat the seats above the inside cabin temperature, causing passengers to think there?s something wrong with the seat heaters.
• 10127351Jan 10, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
• 10127349Jan 10, 2018Seats. Servicenews article - The seat heaters offer passengers some level of comfort in colder weather when the seats or inside cabin temperature are on the cool to cold side. But when it?s warm outside and/or the inside cabin temperature is on the warm to hot side, they may not heat the seats above the inside cabin temperature, causing passengers to think there?s something wrong with the seat heaters.
• 10124265Nov 14, 2017Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10130051Oct 18, 2017Fuel system. Tech line summary article - If there?s an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don?t replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Honda parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
• 10127365Oct 18, 2017Fuel system. Tech line summary article - If there?s an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don?t replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Honda parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
• 10119599Oct 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - On a limited number of 2016?17 Pilot vehicles, the 9-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer may leak internally. If the ATF warmer leaks, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: ? The vehicle overheats. ? The transmission shifts poorly. ? The transmission makes noise during shifting.
• 10119598Oct 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - Your 2016 or 2017 Pilot previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer. As the issue was under investigation when the transmission was replaced, your vehicle needs further action before it is completely repaired.
• 10119597Oct 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - On a limited number of 2016 Pilot vehicles, the 9-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer may have been improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to intermix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
• 10118004Sep 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
• 10117992Sep 9, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with a 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket was torn.
• 10117996Sep 7, 2017Body and structure. Tech line summary article - Some customers have reported that when opening the tailgate after it rains they?re getting doused with a stream of water while standing under it. We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
• 10117329Aug 25, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10117328Aug 25, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. These vehicles previously had the transmission replaced because the transmission warmers leaked. In rare cases, these vehicles may have also overheated but because the issue was under…
• 10117327Aug 25, 2017Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
• 10117336Aug 23, 2017Engine. Tech line summary article - We're getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
• 10117335Aug 23, 2017Electrical system. Tech line summary article - When looking at the Speed Dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? This seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren't searchable using voice commands.
• 10115833Aug 16, 2017Electrical system. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
• 10115760Aug 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - Today, August 4, 2017, American Honda is announcing two product updates and a warranty extension on certain model year 2016 Pilot vehicles to address vehicles with a possible leaking transmission warmer. Some of these vehicles may be in your new or used inventory and should be repaired prior to sale.
• 10115758Aug 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
• 10115757Aug 3, 2017Steering. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
• 10115171Jul 26, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - Because of a transmission case casting flaw, the inside of the torque converter bracket hole in some 9-speed A/Ts is porous enough that ATF could leak from the hole. This flaw was found by the transmission factory during production.
• 10108403Jun 30, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. "followup notice - our records indicate that a product update has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected vin. During manufacturing, the gauge control module software installed did not meet specification and there are two potential issues: • the gauge control module adds mileage to the odometer when the off mode is selected (touring and elite only).
• 10108904Jun 23, 2017Fuel system. Tech line summary article - If there's an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don't replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Honda parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
• 10108900Jun 23, 2017Seats. Tech line summary article - The seat heaters offer passengers some level of comfort in colder weather when the seats or inside cabin temperature are on the cool to cold side. But when it's warm outside and/or the inside cabin temperature is on the warm to hot side, they may not heat the seats above the inside cabin temperature, causing passengers to think there's something wrong with the seat heaters.
• 10108898Jun 23, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech line summary article - Is the panoramic glass roof sunshade binding, sagging, or bunching? If so, replace it. The replacement sunshade has been countermeasured not to do this. Keep in mind that some minor wrinkling of the sunshade fabric is normal while it's opening or closing and it doesn't affect sunshade operation. When in its fully closed position, the sunshade shouldn't have any wrinkles.
• 10108882Jun 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
• 10108769May 31, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Pilots & 2017 Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the front driver's and/or the passenger's window slow to open/close. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108760May 25, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - Are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: The actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. A loose or damaged fluid pressure sensor will drip rear differential fluid onto the axle seal. A loose fluid pressure check port will drip that fluid onto the pinion seal.
• 10108758May 23, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - One or more window glass moves slowly while opening or closing. Additionally, if a window does move slowly, it is possible for the vehicle to unlearn the auto up/down feature on the driver's or front passenger's window. There is too much friction caused by the glass run channel.
• 10108779May 22, 2017Body and structure. Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On some 2016 Pilot vehicles, the roof molding retaining clips are spread too far apart. In high crosswinds, there is a possibility that the molding may detach.
• 10108740May 18, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Pilots & 2017 Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the front driver's and/or the passenger's window slow to open/close. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108402Apr 24, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Followup notice - our records indicate that a product update has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected vin. There is a software problem within the audio-navigation unit that may cause the display screen, including any video images, to go blank and the unit to stop working.
• 10108393Apr 24, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 pilots & 2017 ridgeline with a customer complaint of the front driver’s and/or the passenger’s window slow to open/close. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108387Apr 20, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 pilots & 2017 ridgeline with a customer complaint of the front driver’s and/or the passenger’s window slow to open/close. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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