How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2021 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA has logged 117 complaints in this area for the 2021 Pilot, making up 27% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Pilot's collision or camera systems?

Yes. NHTSA recall 23V431000 addresses a faulty MOST cable connector, and recall 20V440000 covers incorrect central network software, both affecting Collision Avoidance & Cameras.

Have there been any crashes linked to this problem area?

NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2021 Pilot.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 48,000 miles.

Do other Pilot model years have similar issues?

Yes. The 2019 Pilot had 161 complaints (18% share) and the 2020 Pilot had 94 (19% share) in this same area, while 2022 had a higher 29% share despite fewer total complaints.

2021 Honda Pilot Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 117 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Honda Pilot, 27% of all 433 complaints for the year. Six crashes and two injuries are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 48,000 miles. Two related recalls (23V431000, 20V440000) cover software and cable issues tied to this system.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 117; 27% of 433
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 48,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Rearview camera fails to activate during reversing, leading to collisions with parked vehicles.
Forward collision mitigation braking (CMBS) engages unpredictably at speeds of 30 mph and above with no vehicle ahead.
Adaptive cruise control brakes suddenly with no car nearby, sometimes causing rear-end crashes when following distance is misjudged.
Dashboard warning lights for LKAS, ACC, and Mitigation systems illuminate together, often traced to a faulty front camera.
Steering wheel locks up when brake warnings flash, accompanied by unrelated electronic warnings appearing without cause.
Controls freeze while driving, leaving the driver unable to maneuver before a crash.

When 2021 Honda Pilot collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2021, latest Sep 15, 2026.

117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (13).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 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 common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2021 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA has logged 117 complaints in this area for the 2021 Pilot, making up 27% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Pilot's collision or camera systems?: Yes. NHTSA recall 23V431000 addresses a faulty MOST cable connector, and recall 20V440000 covers incorrect central network software, both affecting Collision Avoidance & Cameras.
Have there been any crashes linked to this problem area?: NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2021 Pilot.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 48,000 miles.
Do other Pilot model years have similar issues?: Yes. The 2019 Pilot had 161 complaints (18% share) and the 2020 Pilot had 94 (19% share) in this same area, while 2022 had a higher 29% share despite fewer total complaints.