2019 Honda Pilot fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Honda (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, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

• Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 202650,000 miTXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced an intermittent catalytic converter warning light that turned on and off on the instrument panel. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 21-010; however, the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The vehicle was scheduled for the…

   NHTSA complaint #11769696 · source
2. Filed Sep 26, 2026TNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle running rough and emissions light came on. Dealer analyzed and found error code p0430. All fuel injectors replaced at cost of $1,097.53 when vehicle had only 76,890 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11767085 · source
3. Filed Sep 9, 2026OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My 2019 Honda Pilot EX AWD (VIN [XXX]) with approximately 80,000 miles developed a check engine light along with dashboard messages indicating an Emissions System Problem and AWD System Problem. The vehicle continued to drive normally, but the warnings repeatedly returned. Diagnostic code P0172 (System Too Rich, Bank 1) was present. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Honda dealer on XXX which diagnosed failed fuel injectors and recommended replacement of the injector…

   NHTSA complaint #11762973 · source
4. Filed Sep 8, 2026OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am having transmission issues with my 2019 Honda pilot. There is an extended warranty service bulletin out, Honda USA claims my vehicle does not fall under that extended warranty based on the VIN. I am experiencing all of the symptoms of the fuel injector issues that they report in the bulletin. I am unable to get anybody at Honda to help me.

   NHTSA complaint #11762757 · source
5. Filed Sep 8, 2026TNEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Have a 2019 Honda Pilot - Fuel injector failure/Catalytic Converter at 115,000 miles. estimated cost over $2,200. KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT: Honda Service Bulletins 20-100, 21-002, 22-002 acknowledge widespread fuel injector failures in 2019 Honda Pilots caused by debris from manufacturing process. Honda extended warranty to 10 years/150,000 miles for certain VINs. My VIN is excluded despite identical failures and many others complaint of the same issue. Something needs to…

   NHTSA complaint #11762706 · source
6. Filed Sep 2, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   The vehicle experienced a check engine light with code P0430 and a failed Air/Fuel ratio test due to defective fuel injectors leaking raw fuel into the exhaust bank. This failure completely mirrors the factory defect in Honda Service Bulletin A21-010 (NHTSA ID: 10187008), which extends the fuel injector warranty to 10 years/150,000 miles. A certified Honda dealer verified the exact codes and components but explicitly denied the mandatory corporate warranty extension,…

   NHTSA complaint #11761695 · source
7. Filed Jul 15, 2026ALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Left home driving 5 min down the road the car suddenly started hiccuping as to power I almost wrecked it recovered but started again …was a prime example of that fuel pump issue …i turned around drove home barely made it going slow …smelling a low grade sweetish burning smell…made it home checked and found this recall online of the fuel pump issue…called dealership asked to get this fixed they told me I had to get it there they would not provide a tow and the recall issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11750706 · source
8. Filed Jul 12, 2026PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2019 Honda Pilot after experiencing a failure of the fuel rail assembly that resulted in the check engine light illuminating and required repair at my own expense. My vehicle exhibited the same symptoms and was diagnosed with the same fuel rail issue that is described in Honda’s existing recall for certain 2019 Honda Pilot vehicles. However, when I contacted Honda, I was informed that my VIN was not included within the recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11749801 · source
9. Filed Jul 2, 2026UTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   2019 Honda pilot with under 60k miles, no obvious symptoms but Codes P219B and P0430 coming up, multiple sites reporting common recall for fuel injector issue with these codes. Called dealer and reporting that VIN not covered even though codes/symptoms the same as other vehicles covered under recall. Estimated cost over $1000 to replace fuel injectors

   NHTSA complaint #11748071 · source
10. Filed Jun 26, 2026ALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Fuel started to pour from under the vehicle above the gas tank. The seal on the fuel pump was causing this when the vehicle was turned on. The fuel pump was on recall for this failure and the vehicle was towed to the Honda AutoNation Dealership in Mobile, AL. While there the franchise dealership executed Safety Recall 21-034 on my 2019 Honda Pilot; the fuel pump. The technician then sent us a video saying the fuel pump did not fix the problem as a rodent had chewed through…

    NHTSA complaint #11746805 · source
11. Filed Jun 26, 2026OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The fuel injectors have been diagnosed by my local dealership with all the appropriate codes referencing the following extended warranty bulletin issued by Honda for the repair of all 6 fuel injectors and related parts to be installed free of charge. Honda issued a warranty extension for the 2019 Honda Pilot fuel injectors under Service Bulletin 20-100. ​Warranty Coverage Details ​Expiration Point: The warranty is extended to 10 years from the original date of purchase or…

    NHTSA complaint #11746794 · source
12. Filed Jun 18, 2026OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I am submitting this complaint regarding a fuel injector failure and emissions system malfunction in my 2019 Honda Pilot. At the time of the failure, the vehicle had approximately 94,693 miles and had been routinely maintained. On [XXX], while traveling from Ohio to Pennsylvania with my family, the vehicle displayed an "Emission System Problem" warning and illuminated the check engine light. The vehicle was diagnosed by Faulkner Honda in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11745157 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology