2019 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 270 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot, 30% of its 904 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,000 miles. A related recall (20V439000) covers instrument panel control module software that can fail to display information. One fire and one crash have been reported.
- Electrical System complaints
- 270
- 30% of 904
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 6,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Infotainment screen and instrument panel go black intermittently while driving, sometimes with the speedometer also disappearing.
- Auto start-stop fails to restart the engine after stopping at intersections, occasionally triggering a false collision alert warning on the dashboard.
- Popping or crackling sounds come from the speakers and dash, coinciding with radio dropouts and screen resets.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts from drive or park into neutral on its own, requiring the engine to be restarted before it will shift again.
- Smoke and fire reported coming from under the glove box on the passenger side shortly after starting the vehicle.
- Sudden unintended acceleration reported while parking at low speed, resulting in a crash into a tree.
When 2019 Honda Pilot electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 17, 2018, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 20V439000Jul 28, 2020Electrical System607,786 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
Electrical 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 electrical complaints does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 270 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Pilot, which is 30% of the 904 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 20V439000, reported July 28, 2020, covers incorrect instrument panel control module software that can cause the instrument panel to not display information. Dealers reprogram the software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2019 Pilot electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 6,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Pilot.
- Are the 2019 Pilot's electrical issues dangerous?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to the Electrical System for this year includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.