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moderate Owners of the 2016 Honda Pilot have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Pilot (this page) | 6 |
| 2017 Pilot | 14 |
| 2018 Pilot | 11 |
If the third row seatbelt is trapped, the occupants may not be restrained properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts 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.
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON JUNE 20, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,700 2016 PILOT VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED Q&A FILE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"DEALER MESSAGE - ON JUNE 20, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,700 2016 PILOT VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED Q&A FILE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL - ATTACHMENT."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE BULLETIN - THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS ARE TRAPPED UNDER THE THIRD ROW SEAT TRIM. INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELEASE THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"DEALER MESSAGE - ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR 1,1382016 PILOT VEHICLES DUE TO CONCERNS WITH THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS. ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK MUST BE REPAIRED PER SERVICE BULLETIN 15- 047, SAFETY RECALL: 2016PILOT THIRD ROW SEAT BELT INSPECTION, PRIOR TO SALE. REFER TO THE ERESPONSIBILITY REPORT OR VIN INQUIRY STATUS TO DETERMINE WHICH VEHICLES IN YOUR INVENTORY ARE AFFECTED."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR 1,139 2016 PILOT VEHICLES DUE TO CONCERNS WITH THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS. ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK MUST BE REPAIRED PER SERVICE BULLETIN 15-047, SAFETY RECALL: PILOT THIRD ROW SEAT BELT INSPECTION, PRIOR TO SALE. REFER TO THE ERESPONSIBILITY REPORT OR VIN INQUIRY STATUS TO DETERMINE WHICH VEHICLES IN YOUR INVENTORY ARE AFFECTED."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 6 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 27,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts 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 — 1 active recall(s) cover seatbelts 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.