How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These oil life reset 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. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot

• 2016Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available
• 2017Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added
• 2018Carries over unchanged
• 2019Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup
• 2020Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling
• 2022Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels

How do you reset the oil life on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above.

Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault.

Why won't the oil light reset on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. Only clear sub-codes for work actually performed, it's easy to accidentally wipe transmission-fluid (3) or rear-diff (6) codes with 'All Due Items' and then forget them.