2022 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2022 Honda Pilot, 13% of the year's 156 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. A related recall (23V458000) covers a brake booster tie rod fastener issue on 2021-2022 Pilots.
- Brakes complaints
- 20
- 13% of 156
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Vehicles brake or stop suddenly on their own without warning lights, sometimes while parked or maneuvering at low speed.
- Drivers report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle after unintended acceleration, including in parking lots and parking structures.
- Owners describe automatic emergency braking activating for no apparent reason, such as on curves or in bright sunlight.
- Some report a hard braking sound or jolt at moderate speed (around 30 MPH) that nearly caused a rear-end collision.
- Others note vibration in the brake pedal, loud squeaking noises, or uneven brake wear discovered during service visits.
- A few complaints mention front strut noise alongside brake issues, with parts replaced under warranty.
When 2022 Honda Pilot brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 24, 2022, latest Jul 10, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2022 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 23V458000Jun 29, 2023Brakes124,077 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Brakes complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are brake problems common on the 2022 Honda Pilot?
- NHTSA shows 20 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Pilot, which is 13% of all 156 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Honda Pilot?
- Yes. Recall 23V458000, reported June 29, 2023, covers a tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster on 2021-2022 Pilots (and other Honda/Acura models); dealers inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2022 Pilot brake problems tend to show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 18,500 at the time of failure for brake complaints.
- Have the 2022 Pilot brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 2 injuries among the brake complaints filed for the 2022 Pilot.