--- title: "2012-2015 Honda Pilot Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2015 Honda Pilot, the 2nd generation (YF3/YF4), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2012-2015 Honda Pilot Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2015 Honda Pilot: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the 2nd generation (YF3/YF4), 3-row mid-size SUV (FWD or VTM-4 4WD). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.5 qt | | Battery | Group 35, 600 CCA | | Tire size | 245/65R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 22" / 21" / 14" rear | | Max towing | 4,500 lbs | | Cabin filter | Honda 80292-SDA-407 | ## 2012-2015 Honda Pilot maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2012-2015 Honda Pilot? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.5L V6 (J35Z4, SOHC i-VTEC, VCM cylinder deactivation) | 2012-2015 | All trims 2012-2015; 5-speed automatic | 0W-20 | 4.5 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Mid-cycle facelift year for this generation: revised front/rear styling, J35Z4 V6 carries over | | 2013 | Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, a USB port, a new 8-in i-MID display, backup camera, and tri-zone automatic climate control become standard across the lineup | | 2014 | Unchanged from 2013 | | 2015 | Final year of the 2nd generation before the all-new 2016 redesign | ## Model years in this generation - [2012 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012) - [2013 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2013) - [2014 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2014) - [2015 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2015) For the full nameplate history, see the [Honda Pilot guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot). ## Sources - [pilotsuv.com, Honda Pilot oil capacity by generation (4.5 qt, 2012-2015)](https://pilotsuv.com/honda-pilot-engine-oil-guide/) - [Honda News, 2012 Honda Pilot Specifications and Features (250 hp, fuel tank, MPG)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-4509ac20f72a429d892191934c064ecc-2012-honda-pilot-specifications-and-features) - [Edmunds, Used 2012 Honda Pilot Specs & Features (curb weight, fuel capacity, MPG)](https://www.edmunds.com/honda/pilot/2012/features-specs/) - [Muller Honda, Honda Pilot towing capacity by year (2012-2015: 2,000/4,500 lbs)](https://www.muller-honda.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity) - [jdmwestside.com, 2009-2014 Honda Pilot J35A/J35Z4 VCM engine](https://jdmwestside.com/honda/engines/honda-pilot-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-j35a-3-5l-vcm-enginess/50/2008-2012-honda-odyssey-j35a-vcm-model-3-5l-v6-engine-sohc-motor/) - [College Hills Honda, 17220-RN0-A00 engine air filter (2012-2014 Pilot)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-oil-filter-15400plma02) - [HondaPartsNow. 80292-SDA-407 cabin filter fits 2009-2022 Pilot](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-pilot-cabin_air_filter.html) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Honda Pilot wiper size chart (22/21/14 in)](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/honda/pilot/2012) - [eBay/PHILTOP listings, 2009-2015 Honda Pilot front rotor 329.8 mm (12.98 in)](https://www.ebay.com/itm/406449623025) - [Piloteers.org, Honda settles class-action lawsuit, extends powertrain warranty (VCM)](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/honda-settles-class-action-lawsuit-and-extends-powertrain-warranty.48313/) - [YouTube, Honda VCM Warranty Extended 10 years/150,000 miles (2013-2017 Pilot/Odyssey)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQYcbcoTfF0) - [Honda News, Takata Airbag Inflator Recall Fact Sheet (2003-2015 Pilot)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-corporate/releases/takata-airbag-inflator-recall-fact-sheet) - [Consumer Reports, Honda expands Takata airbag recall (NHTSA campaign 18V661)](https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/honda-expands-takata-airbag-recall/) - [Piloteers.org, 2009-2015 Pilot reliability after 150k (control arm bushings, VCM)](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/2009-2015-pilot-reliability-after-150k.173076/) - [RepairPal, 2015 Honda Pilot problems and complaints (warped rotors)](https://repairpal.com/2015-honda-pilot/problems) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.