---
title: "2016-2022 Honda Pilot Key Fob Battery: CR2032"
description: "The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/key-fob-battery"
updated: "2026-08-21"
---

# 2016-2022 Honda Pilot Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement

The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.

**Quick answer**: The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob takes a CR2032 coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.

## Replacing the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob battery

- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.

## Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These key fob battery specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2016 through 2022, the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [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)

## What changed during the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot

| 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 |

## 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob battery: common questions

### What battery does the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob take?

A single CR2032 coin cell.

### Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob?

This fob takes a CR2032, so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.

### How do you open a 2016-2022 Honda Pilot key fob?

Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.

## 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)

## Other Honda Pilot generations

- [2023-2025 Honda Pilot key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2023-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [2012-2015 Honda Pilot key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2012-2015/key-fob-battery)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/key-fob-battery).

## More for the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/oil-reset)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/pilot/2016-2022/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.