How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Pilot, which is 7% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Pilot mirrors?

Yes. Recall 23V174000, reported March 16, 2023, covers improperly bonded heating pads behind both side-view mirrors on 2020-2021 Pilot and other Honda models; Honda replaces both mirrors free of charge.

Did the mirror recall fix the problem for owners?

Several owners report that after the recall repair, the replacement mirrors were distorted or showed duplicate images, according to complaints filed as late as December 2025.

At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 Pilot is 19,150 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these visibility complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Pilot shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2021 Honda Pilot Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Honda Pilot, 7% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 19,150 miles. A related recall (23V174000) covers mirror heating pad bonding issues on this year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 30; 7% of 433
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 19,150 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Driver's side mirror vibrates or shakes forcefully at highway speeds, making it hard to see vehicles approaching from behind.
After recall repair under campaign 23V174000, replacement mirrors show distorted or warped glass, sometimes described as doubled or duplicate images in a single lane.
Driver's side mirror separates from its mounting plate while remaining attached by the heating wire, worsening the vibration and visibility loss.
Exterior mirrors turn inward on their own without any warning light, and repositioning does not resolve the issue.
Sunroof glass reportedly shattered suddenly while driving, with an internal cover preventing glass from falling into the cabin.

When 2021 Honda Pilot visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2021, latest Jul 21, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2021 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 Honda Pilot

NHTSA 23V174000Mar 16, 2023Visibility & Wipers339,404 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Pilot model year

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

20105 (5%)
201116 (5%)
20125 (3%)
20134 (1%)
20141 (1%)
20157 (6%)
201613 (1%)
201717 (2%)
201811 (3%)
201923 (3%)
20208 (2%)
202130 (7%)
20224 (3%)
202311 (8%)
20247 (6%)
202514 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Pilot, which is 7% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Pilot mirrors?: Yes. Recall 23V174000, reported March 16, 2023, covers improperly bonded heating pads behind both side-view mirrors on 2020-2021 Pilot and other Honda models; Honda replaces both mirrors free of charge.
Did the mirror recall fix the problem for owners?: Several owners report that after the recall repair, the replacement mirrors were distorted or showed duplicate images, according to complaints filed as late as December 2025.
At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 Pilot is 19,150 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these visibility complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Pilot shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.