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moderate Owners of the 2016 Honda Pilot have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system, typically surfacing around 115,043 miles at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Pilot | 5 |
| 2016 Pilot (this page) | 14 |
| 2017 Pilot | 18 |
| 2018 Pilot | 62 |
| 2019 Pilot | 74 |
| 2020 Pilot | 22 |
All 2 active fuel system recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service 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.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service 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.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging inside one or more injectors. One or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]) - P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]) - P0300-P0306 (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank]) American Honda is extending the warranty on these repairs to 10 years from the origina
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - On, November 24, 2020, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2016 Pilot vehicles. Today, February 11, 2021 American Honda is announcing an expansion to the vehicles covered under this warranty extension. Certain 2018-19 Odyssey, 2017-19 Pilot, and 2017-19 Ridgeline vehicles are being added to this market action. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the fuel injectors to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners describe fuel pump failures as the most common issue in this cluster—vehicles stalling at highway speeds, losing power during acceleration, or refusing to start. One owner's pump failed three times; another's failed twice and was still faulty on return. Symptoms include check engine lights, multiple warning lights on the dash, and transmission shake. Failures occur across a wide mileage range from 25,000 to 216,000 miles.
A secondary fuel system issue appears in two early-mileage reports: the Auto START/STOP feature malfunctions, with the engine not restarting immediately after the driver releases the brake pedal at a stop. Dealers couldn't duplicate either failure.
Several owners mention clogged fuel injectors requiring replacement, sometimes alongside catalytic converter work. One owner's fuel injector repair failed and the dealer then suggested a transmission flush. A fuel pump gasket leak causing cabin odor also appears; that repair didn't hold.
What stands out: many owners reference NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (or 17V219000 in one case) for fuel system issues, but their VINs aren't included in recall coverage. Dealers have consistently told owners there's no recall protection available for their vehicles, and Honda has directed complaint filers to the NHTSA Hotline rather than offering a fix.
Same Honda Pilot fuel system reports on nearby years: 2017 · 2018 · 2019
High-pressure fuel pump defects causing loss of motive power, stalling, hard starting, hesitation, and inability to restart. Failures recurring even after replacement.
When: 25,000 to 216,000 miles; one case with unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls without warning or during acceleration; Hard starting; requires multiple attempts to start; Loss of motive power while driving; Hesitation and failure to accelerate properly; Check engine light illuminated; Multiple warning lights (ABS, stability assist, power steering, Hill Start assist, fuel emission)
Codes mentioned: P0087
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump replaced; failures recurred in at least two cases requiring multiple replacements. One vehicle replaced fuel pump twice at dealer, failed a third time. One vehicle had pump replaced at independent shop, failure recurred.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) referenced by multiple owners; however, VINs not included in recall coverage. Manufacturer referred owners to NHTSA Hotline or local dealers. Some owners advised no recall coverage available.
Fuel pump gasket failure causing strong gasoline odor in cabin. Repair unsuccessful with failure reoccurring.
When: 25,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Strong gasoline odor in cabin
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump gasket replaced at independent mechanic; failure reoccurred.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: VIN not included in NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000. Manufacturer referred contact to NHTSA Hotline.
Clogged fuel injectors and fuel pipe causing emission warning light, hesitation, shuddering, and transmission shake.
When: 80,000 to 92,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Emission warning light illuminated; Vehicle shudders and hesitates during acceleration above 30 MPH; Transmission shakes
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel injectors replaced at dealer (Autosport Honda and Hoehn Honda); one failure recurred after repair and dealer advised transmission flush. Another case involved fuel injector and catalytic converter replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 17V219000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) but VIN not included. Manufacturer offered to cover parts but not labor in one case.
Fuel-saving Auto START/STOP feature fails to restart engine immediately after lifting off brake pedal at stop. Intermittent failure pattern.
When: 22,000 to 30,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine does not immediately restart after releasing brake pedal; Display message 'put vehicle to park mode' appeared in one case; Intermittent failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to duplicate failure or diagnose cause; no service performed in both reported cases.
Fuel rails requiring replacement after stalling event and inability to restart.
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalled without warning; Unable to restart vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel rails replaced at Curry Honda Georgia.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware of failure.
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 80,000 and 140,000 miles, with the median around 115,043. A quarter of owners report trouble before 80,000; a quarter make it past 140,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.