2017 Honda Pilot Technical Service Bulletins

181 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10187003Feb 11, 2021Fuel system, Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0300-P0306 or P219A/B
• 10186009Jan 23, 2021Equipment. "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
• 10184331Dec 9, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. Dealer Message - Today, December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles. This warranty extension covers the engine start/stop switch to address concerns of difficulty in starting or stopping the engine. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the engine start/stop switch to 9 years from the original…
• 10184330Dec 9, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored. American Honda is extending the warranty for the keyless start system on these vehicles to 9 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• 10183516Nov 24, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may also be stored: -P030X (misfire) -P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) -P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10183514Nov 24, 2020Engine cooling, Fuel 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]).
• 10181839Oct 22, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
• 10181389Oct 16, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
• 10179308Aug 24, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
• 10178456Aug 5, 2020Fuel system. Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
• 10176776Jun 15, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better 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.
• 10176146May 29, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better 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.
• 10175802May 20, 2020Exterior lighting, Body and structure. Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working.
• 10173878Apr 8, 2020Seats. Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.
• 10171741Feb 20, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10171186Feb 5, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10170787Jan 24, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10170229Jan 7, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10169980Dec 20, 2019Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P030X (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10169062Dec 2, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10168308Nov 21, 2019Engine, Fuel system. 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.
• 10168049Nov 14, 2019Fuel system, Equipment. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10168041Nov 12, 2019Seats. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
• 10167127Oct 28, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10166497Oct 9, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10165662Sep 25, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area.
• 10165001Sep 9, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10164669Sep 7, 2019Equipment. Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained.
• 10164466Aug 27, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better 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.
• 10164149Aug 22, 2019Equipment. Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained.
• 10163922Aug 14, 2019Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P030X (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10163795Aug 9, 2019Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: -P030X (misfire) -P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) -P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10163414Jul 30, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Pilot Tourings or Elites with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the vehicle by placing the gear into the Park position and pressing the Start button. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the…
• 10163407Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Service Bulletin - Bluetooth HandsFreeLink freezes after a phone call, and stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON.
• 10163186Jul 19, 2019Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: -P030X (misfire) -P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) -P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10163180Jul 16, 2019Equipment. Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained.
• 10162453Jul 5, 2019Engine cooling. "The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P030X (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10162452Jul 5, 2019Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P030X (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10162448Jul 5, 2019Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P030X (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
• 10161287Jun 12, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].
• 10160910May 29, 2019Engine cooling, Fuel 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]).
• 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
• 10159516May 3, 2019Equipment. Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained.
• 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.
• 10159033Apr 16, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co, Inc. (AHM) has been collecting batteries from certain models under certain conditions. If you have replaced an OEM battery on a qualified vehicle, please follow the procedure below.
• 10159032Apr 16, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is interested in collecting batteries from multiple models. If you have replaced an OEM battery on a qualified vehicle, please follow the procedure below.
• 10159031Apr 16, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is interested in collecting batteries from multiple models. If you have replaced an OEM battery on a qualified vehicle, please follow the procedure below.
• 10152764Jan 22, 2019Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Tech line summary article - We're getting reports of vehicles being stuck in ACCESSORY mode and unable to fully shut down. When this happens, the audio unit stays on, the ENGINE START/STOP button blinks, the gear position indicator doesn't show P, and the doors won't lock.
• 10150278Nov 28, 2018Electrical system. "Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co, Inc. (AHM) has been collecting batteries from certain models under certain conditions. If you have replaced an OEM battery on a qualified vehicle, please follow the procedure below. Qualifiers: AHM is collecting if the vehicle meets the following requirements this time:"
• 10149651Nov 9, 2018Electrical system. Dealer message - As we informed you via iN message on September 17, 2018, American Honda Motor Co., Inc (AHM) has launched a new battery collection program. If you have replaced an OEM battery on a qualified vehicle, please follow the procedure below.

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