NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Honda Pilot Safety Ratings
The 2025 Honda Pilot scores 81 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 4 recalls, and 152 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
Four active recall campaigns affect the 2025 Honda Pilot, a notable defect record for a new model year. These recalls temper an otherwise strong safety performance, which includes full marks for avoidance technology and solid crash-test results. The Pilot earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81/100, placing it within the Strong band.
The 2025 Honda Pilot holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Honda Pilot ranks 137 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 81 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.3% |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 152 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 137 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The 2025 Honda Pilot's Safety Index of 81 out of 100 represents a two-point drop from the 2024 model's 83, both within the Strong band but a meaningful directional shift driven entirely by the defect record sub-score. The crash-protection component contributes 61 of a possible 70 points, consistent with the NHTSA star results: a perfect 5-star overall and side rating anchored by a 4-star frontal and a 4-star rollover with a 14 percent rollover risk. Avoidance technology earns the full 10 out of 10, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. What pulls the 2025 index below its predecessor is the defect record, which scores only 10 out of 20. Four recall campaigns, touching brake linkages, third-row seat belt assemblies, the fuel injection system, and the fuel filler neck, represent a notably active recall year for this generation. The seat belt recall is exclusive to 2025 Pilot vehicles, making it a year-specific safety concern that prospective buyers must address. The 152 owner complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance as the single highest-volume alleged problem at 44 reports, add further texture to a year that tests well on the crash pad but carries more open safety actions than the prior model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Honda Pilot perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Honda Pilot achieved a 5 out of 5 stars overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side-impact protection is particularly strong, also earning a perfect 5-star rating. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance each received 4 out of 5 stars. The measured rollover risk for the Pilot is 14 percent, with dynamic testing resulting in "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20047
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Four recall campaigns cover the 2025 Pilot. The components involved are hydraulic service brake pedals and linkages, rear and third-row seat belt assemblies, the gasoline fuel injection system, and the fuel filler pipe and cap assembly. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the DATA for this model year, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN through NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES25V391000
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Reported 2025-06-12
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER25V056000
Risk: A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
Reported 2025-02-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM25V031000
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Reported 2025-01-23
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP24V900000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
Reported 2024-11-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Honda Pilot?
Owners have filed 152 unverified complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Pilot. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance, the Electrical System, Steering, Service Brakes, and the Engine. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
152 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Honda Pilot?
Four recalls are on record for the 2025 Pilot. Shoppers of this model should prioritize confirming that the third-row seat belt recall, specific to the 2025 model year, has been addressed. Additionally, two campaigns concerning the brake linkage and one for the fuel system, which affect multiple model years, must also be verified as remedied to ensure the vehicle meets safety standards.
- The 2025 Pilot's Safety Index dropped two points to 81 from the 2024 model's 83, with the defect record sub-score of 10 out of 20 being the sole driver of that decline.
- A third-row seat belt assembly recall applies exclusively to 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles, making it a year-specific safety action that must be verified as remedied before use.
- Forward Collision Avoidance is the top alleged problem component in 2025 Pilot owner complaints filed with NHTSA, with 44 unverified reports, even though the system earns full marks in the avoidance-tech scoring for being standard equipment.
- All four 2025 Pilot recall campaigns, covering brake pedal linkages, seat belts, fuel injection, and the fuel filler pipe, remain active concerns for used-market buyers until VIN-level remedy completion is confirmed.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Honda Pilot places
The 2025 Honda Pilot qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Honda Pilot safety questions
Was the 2025 Honda Pilot crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Honda Pilot, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Honda Pilot crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Honda Pilot earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Pilot have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Pilot. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Honda Pilot?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 152 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Honda Pilot. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Pilot years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20047), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Pilot 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 137 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.