2017 Honda Pilot Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 141 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot, 15% of all 924 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 39,000. A related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement, though it targets multiple Honda models across several years.
- Fuel System complaints
- 141
- 15% of 924
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report an 'Emissions System Failure' or 'Emissions System Issue' dashboard warning that appears intermittently and often returns after service.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling or losing engine power while driving, sometimes tied to a low fuel rail pressure code, occasionally continuing even after the fuel pump kit was replaced.
- Several complaints mention P0430 or similar codes despite replacing oxygen sensors, fuel injectors, and the catalytic converter.
- One owner reported unexpected acceleration from a stop linked to what they believed was an emissions-related fuel issue.
- One complaint described ice lodged between fuel nozzles when trying to fill the tank shortly after purchase.
- One owner reported a sudden forward lurch while shifting into reverse that resulted in a crash into a house.
When 2017 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2018, latest Sep 12, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Fuel System complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 141 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot, which is 15% of the 924 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Honda Pilot?
- Yes, recall 23V858000 covers fuel pump module replacement, but it spans multiple Honda and Acura models from 2013-2023, not the 2017 Pilot alone.
- At what mileage do 2017 Pilot fuel system problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on the 2017 Pilot is 39,000 miles.
- What symptoms do owners report with the 2017 Pilot fuel system?
- Owners commonly report an emissions system warning light, engine stalling, and codes like P0430 that persist despite part replacement.