--- title: "2016-2022 Honda Pilot Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2016-2022 Honda Pilot Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size SUV (FWD or i-VTM4 AWD). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 5.7 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35, 600 CCA | | Tire size | 245/60R18 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 24" / 14" rear | | Max towing | 5,000 lbs | | Cabin filter | Honda 80292-SDA-407 | ## 2016-2022 Honda Pilot maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.5L V6 (J35Y6, direct injection), 6-speed automatic | 2016-2022 | LX, EX (2016-2022) | 0W-20 | 5.7 qt | | 3.5L V6 (J35Y6, direct injection), 9-speed automatic (ZF-sourced) | 2016-2022 | EX-L, Touring, Elite (2016-2022); idle-stop (auto start-stop) added on these trims from 2019 | 0W-20 | 5.7 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2016 | Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available | | 2017 | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added | | 2018 | Carries over unchanged | | 2019 | Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup | | 2020 | Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling | | 2022 | Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels | ## Model years in this generation - [2016 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016) - [2017 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2017) - [2018 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2018) - [2019 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2019) - [2020 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2020) - [2021 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2021) - [2022 Pilot](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2022) For the full nameplate history, see the [Honda Pilot guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot). ## Sources - [Go-Parts, 2018-2020 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) oil capacity 5.7 qt](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/honda-j-series-j35y6-engine-honda-pilot-2018-2020) - [pilotsuv.com, Honda Pilot oil capacity by generation (5.7 qt, 2016-2022)](https://pilotsuv.com/honda-pilot-engine-oil-guide/) - [Facebook (2016 Honda Pilot group), 6-speed vs 9-speed transmission split by trim](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2016HondaPilot/posts/3110791822456116/) - [Honda of Watertown / Valley Honda, 2020 Pilot LX retains 6-speed automatic](https://www.hondaofwatertown.com/blog/2020-honda-pilot-configurations) - [Ridgeline Owners Club, TSB 17-025/17-026 torque converter judder](https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/tsb-17-025-and-17-026-judder-from-the-torque-converter-lock-up-clutch.180625/) - [Go-Parts, TSB 17-043, transmission judder in 2014-2019 Odyssey/Pilot/Ridgeline](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/transmission-valve-body-honda-odyssey-honda-pilot-honda-ridgeline-2014-2022) - [Piloteers.org, TSB 20-029, 2020 Pilot Touring/Elite judder](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/has-anyone-gotten-the-judder-tsb-done.175724/) - [KCRG (via NHTSA), Honda recalls 880,000+ vehicles for rear subframe corrosion (26V-367)](https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/10/honda-recalls-more-than-880000-cars-over-concerns-drivers-may-lose-control-vehicles/) - [KBB, 2021 Honda Pilot fuel pump recall (23V-858), owner letters mailed Sept 2024](https://www.kbb.com/honda/pilot/2021/recall/) - [Justia Auto Recalls, 2021 Honda Pilot 23V-858 fuel pump detail](https://auto-recalls.justia.com/honda/pilot/2021/23v858000/) - [Asbury Automotive, Honda Passport fuel pump recall, expansion of 20V-314 to 21V-215](https://www.asburyauto.com/honda-passport-fuel-pump-recall) - [Facebook, 2016 Honda Pilot 'Black Death' A/C compressor failure and repair cost](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/honda-pilot-2016-black-death-ac.180661/) - [Honda News, Statement on 2016 Pilot third-row seatbelt inspection recall](https://hondanews.com/releases/statement-by-american-honda-regarding-third-row-seatbelt-inspection-recall-2016-honda-pilot) - [AutoZone, Honda Pilot battery by group size (35 vs 47/48 by model year)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/pilot) - [Detroit Axle, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot brake kit, 320mm front / 329mm rear rotors](https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0D3PKRMKY) - [Piloteers.org, 9-speed transmission fluid change procedure (ATF Type 3.1, ~3.5 qt drain/fill)](https://www.piloteers.org/threads/9-speed-transmission-fluid-change-procedure.142545/) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2016 Honda Pilot wiper size chart (26/24/14 in)](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/honda/pilot/2016) - [Edmunds, Used 2016 Honda Pilot Specs & Features (curb weight, MPG, fuel tank)](https://www.edmunds.com/honda/pilot/2016/features-specs/) - [Darcars Honda, Honda Pilot towing capacity by year (2016-2025: 3,500/5,000 lbs)](https://www.darcarshonda.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity.html) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.