How many collision avoidance and camera complaints does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 161 complaints in this area for the 2019 Pilot, which is 18% of the 904 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot's camera or safety systems?

Yes. Recall 23V431000 covers a faulty MOST coaxial cable connector, and recall 20V440000 covers incorrect central network software programming, both affecting the 2019 Pilot's collision avoidance and camera systems.

At what mileage do these camera and sensor problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 52,000 miles at the time of failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Pilot.

Have these camera or sensor failures caused crashes?

NHTSA records 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Pilot, with no fires reported.

2019 Honda Pilot Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 161 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot, 18% of all 904 complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 52,000. Two related recalls (23V431000 and 20V440000) cover connector and software issues in this system.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 161; 18% of 904
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 52,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Rear-view camera image becomes distorted, showing purple, green, or scrambled colors that make it hard to see objects behind the vehicle.
Rear-view camera fails intermittently for a period before going completely blank.
Front-facing windshield camera fails, disabling Honda Sensing features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Keeping Assistance and triggering dashboard warning lights.
Forward collision warning or emergency braking fails to activate when a vehicle ahead brakes, resulting in a rear-end crash.
Automatic emergency braking activates on its own with no vehicle or obstacle present, causing sudden unexpected braking.
Rear proximity sensors and rearview video system fail to alert the driver to a stationary vehicle while reversing at low speed.

When 2019 Honda Pilot collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

161 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (17).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Honda Pilot

NHTSA 23V431000Jun 15, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,209,673 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
NHTSA 20V440000Jul 28, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras499,344 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, 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 Y7Y.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20111 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20143 (3%)
20151 (1%)
201629 (2%)
201723 (2%)
201811 (3%)
2019161 (18%)
202094 (19%)
2021117 (27%)
202246 (29%)
202321 (15%)
202417 (15%)
202557 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How many collision avoidance and camera complaints does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?: NHTSA lists 161 complaints in this area for the 2019 Pilot, which is 18% of the 904 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Pilot's camera or safety systems?: Yes. Recall 23V431000 covers a faulty MOST coaxial cable connector, and recall 20V440000 covers incorrect central network software programming, both affecting the 2019 Pilot's collision avoidance and camera systems.
At what mileage do these camera and sensor problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 52,000 miles at the time of failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Pilot.
Have these camera or sensor failures caused crashes?: NHTSA records 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Pilot, with no fires reported.