2023 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 17 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, 12% of its 142 total complaints that year. There are no reported crashes, fires, or injuries, but a related recall (25V391000) covers a brake pedal pivot pin issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 17
- 12% of 142
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unexpected automatic braking or violent shaking while driving with no obstacle present.
- Some describe a brake system hold error and dashboard warnings appearing repeatedly, especially in rainy or winter conditions.
- Several complaints describe the automatic braking system (ABS/collision mitigation) triggering brakes when another vehicle was still a safe distance ahead.
- Owners report brake system error messages tied to hill descent system faults that required dealers to replace wiring harnesses under the dash.
- Gravel getting lodged in front and rear brake guards was reported to scratch rotors and cause a screeching sound during driving.
When 2023 Honda Pilot brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 12, 2023, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 25V391000Jun 12, 2025Brakes259,033 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Brakes complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2023 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 17 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot, which is 12% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Honda Pilot?
- Yes. Recall 25V391000, reported June 12, 2025, covers a brake pedal pivot pin that was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift. Dealers inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as needed at no charge.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the reported brake complaints for the 2023 Honda Pilot.
- What kind of brake problems do owners describe most?
- Owners most often describe sudden unexpected automatic braking, brake system hold or hill descent error messages, and the ABS engaging when it should not have.