2020 Honda Pilot Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 11%of 493 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Honda Pilot, 11% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm writing to inform you of a severe safety issue that occurred with our 2020 Honda Pilot touring edition. My family and I were driving on the highway at about 70 MPH when all of a sudden the car wouldn't accelerate and in fact lost power. The engine light was flashing and we were fortunate to have an exit ramp close and we coasted off on the exit ramp limited to 5 MPH. All electronics were on (radio and dvd), but the car forced us to a stop. We called the Honda service line because this car is still under warranty. They informed us not to drive the car at this time with the engine light on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402976, filed 2021-03, 9,800 miles“Car was stopped at a traffic light and when it turned green, I pressed the accelerator. Initially the engine raced but the car did not move. After a few seconds, the car slowly began to move and then fully 'engaged' and moved forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11405402, filed 2021-03, 8,800 miles“Honda announced this recall in December it keeps showing up on my HondaLink app. Yet here we are in February nearly 2 months after the recall & they still do not have a fix. How many people are driving their recalled vehicles? Sorry but all Honda is doing is trying to limit their liability by telling owners there is a problem & not offering a solution. They need to be forced to get these vehicles fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11570359, filed 2024-02“I received a letter advising there is a recall on my 2020 Honda pilot for the fuel pump. Based off the information it can be dangerous if not fixed. Called the dealership and they stated would not get part in until winter of 2024. But would fix it if there was an issue. The rep advised to call American Honda and provided the number and they advised to call dealership. I drive my car everyday with my children. I need my recall fixed now. Not in the winter.”
NHTSA complaint #11588374, filed 2024-05“My car was fine. I was driving fine and then I pulled out of my neighborhood and all of a sudden my check engine light started blinking and my car was hesitating and jumping. I pulled over for 10 minutes with the car turned off and then it was fine. It did something similar once before a week prior but I thought it was a one time thing. There are recalls for fuel injectors on the year prior honda pilots. And the mechanic shop said that’s what they would replace when they looked at it.”
NHTSA complaint #11668767, filed 2025-06Related recalls
- 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline…Covers: Honda Pilot 2015–2021, Accord 2013–2023, CR-V 2013–2023 +17 more
Related service bulletins
- 10247623Dec 15, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441…
- 10233667Mar 28, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic…
- 10233206Mar 13, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic…
- 10229686Jan 3, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic…
- 10215508Jun 30, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
- 10211076Apr 5, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
- 10208841Mar 1, 2022Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
- 10189894Mar 30, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 7% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 | 54 | 11% |
| 2019 | 198 | 21% |
| 2018 | 125 | 28% |
| 2017 | 142 | 15% |
| 2016 | 193 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 16 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Pilot
214 complaintsEngine
101 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsForward collision avoidance
90 complaintsLane departure
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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