2023 Honda Pilot Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,468miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2023 Honda Pilot, 7% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,468 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am writing to formally express my concern regarding a safety issue with my 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport. The driver’s seat has become loose, and upon inspection, I discovered that a bolt has come out of the seat frame assembly. This creates noticeable movement in the seat while driving and raises serious concerns about the structural integrity and safety of the seating system. What is particularly concerning is that this issue appears to be similar to a seat-related recall affecting other 2023 Honda Pilot models. …”
NHTSA complaint #11752641, filed 2026-07“Rear seat belt indicator and alarm go off continuously when the seat is occupied and when the passenger is buckled by the seat belt. While the passenger is buckled, anytime they shift it causes the indicator light to come on and the alarm to sound. This defeats the purpose of having the indicator.”
NHTSA complaint #11708203, filed 2026-01“I own a 2023 Honda Pilot equipped with second-row captain’s chairs that experiences intermittent false seat belt warnings. The right-side second-row seat triggers the audible chime and red/gray “unbuckled” icon on the driver information display even when the seat belt is fully and securely latched; the warning is frequently activated by normal passenger weight shifting or movement. The same false unbuckled warnings also occur in the third-row seats. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765574, filed 2026-09“The seat belt alarm keeps going off as if the seat belt is not buckled even though it is buckled. The first issue was when I had the car less than a yr. The middle row right side had this problem and the dealer replaced the seatbelt. Now at 38k miles, the middle row middle seat started to have the same issue. Also, the middle row on the right side would occasionally alarm as well but not as constant (this was the same seatbelt that was replaced initially).”
NHTSA complaint #11712946, filed 2026-01“Rear 2nd row seats give false warning when the kids car seats are buckled but constantly give warning that seat belts are not buckled properly. Haven’t received any recall & dealer won’t fix the issue under warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11757958, filed 2026-08Related recalls
- 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra…Covers: Honda Pilot 2023–2024, Civic 2023–2024, Accord Hybrid 2023–2024 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11002718Jun 15, 2024Service Bulletin - A pop noise in the left-rear third row seat area can occur when driving down rough roads or turning due to improper welds on the third row seat crossmember.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 10 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 85 | 16% |
| 2003 | 40 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2023 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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