2021 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Honda Pilot, 5% of its 433 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,800 miles. There is a related recall (20V725000) for specific Continental CrossContact LX Sport tires. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this category.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 20
- 5% of 433
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 tires develop sudden sidewall ruptures or blowouts while driving at highway speeds.
- Owners report premature tire wear, including chunking tread and needing all four tires replaced within about a year of ownership.
- Some drivers found a rear tire flat or gashed with no explained cause shortly after taking delivery.
- Rear sub-frame welds reportedly failed on at least one vehicle, producing a loud noise while driving.
- Owners identified their tires as matching the DOT serial numbers covered under recall 20V725000 but described dealers as slow or dismissive when addressing the issue.
When 2021 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2021, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 20V725000Nov 20, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires214 vehicles
Tires
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.
Risk: Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tires that have the affected DOT serial number and mold number, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U8Y.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a tire recall for the 2021 Honda Pilot?
- Yes. Recall 20V725000, reported November 2020, covers 2021 Pilot vehicles fitted with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102H tires bearing DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace any with the affected serial number.
- How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2021 Pilot?
- NHTSA lists 20 such complaints for the 2021 Pilot, making up 5% of its 433 total complaints for the model year.
- At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 9,800 miles.
- Have these suspension or tire issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this category on the 2021 Pilot shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.