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moderate Owners of the 2020 Honda Pilot have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the equipment at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See equipment across all vehicles →
| Model year | equipment complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Pilot | 3 |
| 2019 Pilot | 5 |
| 2020 Pilot (this page) | 7 |
Of the 5 model years of Honda Pilot we track for equipment problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 7.
If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering equipment 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 - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working. The running board light assembly is faulty. * Denotes Required Fields TSB ID : TSB Date : Calendar for date entry assistance Source : All Manual EMAIL MCA Portal
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 ↗Owner Notification Letter - On February 22, 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in your vehicle must be updated using the Over the Air (OTA) update to connect to the VoLTE network to continue communications. Honda strongly recommends updating your vehicle as soon as possible. After February 22, 2022, restoring services will require a customer pay TCU replacement performed by a service technician at an authorized dealer.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the Air Update (OTA) is required to connect to the VoLTE network to continue communications.
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. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 7 complaints filed, equipment issues most often appear around 5,600 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 equipment 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 equipment 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.