2019 Honda Pilot Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 5%of 924 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2019 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 924 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The infotainment system malfunctions and back-up camera doesn't work. The entire system concerning the safety features doesn't work when the infotainment system malfunctions. We have taken our car to have the issue repaired multiple times, but nothing the dealership has done has provided a permanent fix. This happens sporadically whether the car is stationary or in movement. This has been ongoing since we purchased the car in january 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11385274, filed 2020-12“My Honda Pilot has a previous recall for the infotainment system. Recall # 20V439000 or Honda recall # T89. I purchased this vehicle used in June 2024 with the knowledge this recall had been repaired. After driving the vehicle for a short time, the infotainment system started having an issue again. We have taken the vehicle to the dealership 3 more times to get this corrected, but it is still an ongoing issue. This infotainment system recall impacts instrument panel control module software which makes this a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633500, filed 2025-01“At least 7 months ago my back up camera started malfunctioning. When starting car first time of the day the screen would blink, fuzzy, blue, the go to black and last anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. One time I went to garage and opened passenger door without vehicle on and the camera /radio lit up.?? It did go off. I saw there was a recall but unfortunately not for my VIN. have had it to dealer twice and they found nothing diagnostic and the car was warmed up so the camera/radio area was working..Help!”
NHTSA complaint #11518648, filed 2023-04“The 2019 Honda Pilot is receiving a Camera System Failure regarding the rear camera. The info screen shows a black screen where once the rear camera image was. I am putting myself, pedestrians, and other motorists at risk by not being able to have a clear view when driving the car in reverse. The Honda dealership confirmed the problem, telling me I needed to replace the camera and that this issue was NOT part of the current recall for this car regarding the rear camera. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others regarding my specific vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592707, filed 2024-06“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - rear view camera How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -I am unable to view if anything is obstructing my vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I will be taking it in on 9/29 for diagnosis, seeing that my VIN is not eligible for bulletin 20-051 when bulletin states the rear view camera may not display when shifting to reverse Service bulletin 20-047 was previously done on the 25th of September. …”
NHTSA complaint #11434670, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 23V431000Jun 15, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented…Covers: Honda Pilot 2019–2022, Odyssey 2018–2023, Passport 2019–2023
- 20V439000Jul 28, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control…Covers: Honda Pilot 2019–2021, Odyssey 2018–2020, Passport 2019–2020
- 20V440000Jul 28, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software…Covers: Honda Pilot 2019–2021, Odyssey 2019–2020, Passport 2019–2020
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 19 | 4% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 42 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda Pilot
266 complaintsEngine
240 complaintsFuel system
198 complaintsOther or unknown
171 complaintsForward collision avoidance
128 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
94 complaintsLane departure
74 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology