2023–2025 4th generation (YG1/YG2)

2023–2025 Honda Pilot Common Problems and Years to Avoid

3 documented problems with the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 1 of them are serious. 1 carry a recall or TSB number.

Last verifiedAugust 21, 2026

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We have 3 documented problems on record for the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot, of which 1 is serious and 1 carry a recall or service bulletin. Every one below lists symptoms, the years most affected, and what the repair typically costs.

2023–2025 Honda Pilot recalls and service bulletins

Recall / TSB	Issue	Severity
NHTSA 25V-391	Brake pedal pivot pin defect, recall	major

Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or how many owners it has had. Check your VIN against the NHTSA database to see what is still outstanding on your specific vehicle, a recall listed here may already have been performed.

Brake pedal pivot pin defect, recall

major

Honda recalled roughly 259,000 vehicles, including 2023–2024 Pilot (about 184,000 units) plus related Acura MDX and TLX models, because the brake pedal's pivot pin was not properly secured during assembly. Over time the pin can allow the pedal to shift out of position, potentially reducing or delaying braking. Dealers inspect the pin and secure or replace it as needed, free of charge. This is a straightforward visual check, look at where the brake pedal arm meets its mounting bracket for a pin that isn't sitting flush.

Most affected: 2023–2024 (some sources also list 2025)Typical cost: Free under recallRecall/TSB: NHTSA 25V-391

Infotainment freezes, black screens, and slow/laggy touchscreen response

minor

The redesigned infotainment system (with Google built-in on upper trims) is a frequent owner complaint: the touchscreen can freeze, go black on startup with a spinning loading icon, lose wireless Android Auto/CarPlay connectivity, or lag noticeably when using navigation and voice commands. Most cases are software-related rather than hardware failures. Honda has released periodic software updates, and a hard reset (holding the power/volume buttons or pulling the relevant fuse) temporarily clears many freezes. Persistent cases warrant a dealer visit to check for the latest head-unit software.

Most affected: 2023–2025Typical cost: Free (software update); diagnostic/labor charges if a head unit replacement is needed out of warranty

A/C blowing warm, condenser and refrigerant leak complaints

moderate

Some 4th-gen owners report the A/C blowing warm or losing cold air, traced in reported cases to a damaged or leaking condenser (the condenser sits low and forward in the bumper, exposed to road debris) or a broader system leak. As with the 3rd generation, this generation doesn't have an acknowledged factory defect for A/C, treat individual failures as component wear/damage and get a UV-dye leak check before replacing parts on assumption.

Most affected: 2023–2025Typical cost: $400–$900 for a condenser replacement and recharge

Problems listed here are compiled from NHTSA complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins, and widely documented owner reports for the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot. Not every vehicle will experience these issues.

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These problems and recalls specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2023 through 2025 — the 4th generation (YG1/YG2), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd; shares platform with passport). 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.

2023 Pilot 2024 Pilot 2025 Pilot

What changed during the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot

2023Full redesign on a new platform shared with the Passport: J35Y8 V6 (285 hp), 10-speed automatic across the board, new off-road TrailSport trim, all-LED lighting
2024Largely carryover; minor trim/equipment shuffles
2025Carryover; Touring and EX-L gain optional HPD wheel packages

2023–2025 Honda Pilot problems and recalls: common questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot?: The recurring ones are: brake pedal pivot pin defect, recall; infotainment freezes, black screens, and slow/laggy touchscreen response; a/c blowing warm, condenser and refrigerant leak complaints. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost.
Which 2023–2025 Honda Pilot years should you avoid?: The years to be most careful with are those affected by brake pedal pivot pin defect, recall (2023–2024 (some sources also list 2025)). A documented problem is not automatically a reason to walk away. Service records showing the repair was done change the picture entirely.
Are there recalls on the 2023–2025 Honda Pilot?: 1 of the issues listed carry a recall or technical service bulletin: NHTSA 25V-391 (brake pedal pivot pin defect, recall). Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of age or mileage. Check your VIN on the NHTSA site to see what is outstanding.
How much do 2023–2025 Honda Pilot repairs typically cost?: Typical figures for the issues above: brake pedal pivot pin defect, recall, Free under recall; infotainment freezes, black screens, and slow/laggy touchscreen response, Free (software update); diagnostic/labor charges if a head unit replacement is needed out of warranty; a/c blowing warm, condenser and refrigerant leak complaints, $400–$900 for a condenser replacement and recharge.

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