2020 Honda Pilot electrical system problems
207 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Honda Pilot — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message that the radio was shutting off was displayed. Additionally, the speakers made a crackling sound before the radio shut off, and the main screen became inoperable. The contact referenced…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Summary of safety defect and failed recall repair: Vehicle: 2020 Honda Pilot EX (Clean California Title) Core Issue: Persistent, catastrophic failure of the MOST Bus fiber-optic communication network, resulting in complete blackout of the federally mandated rear backup camera (FMVSS No. 111…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to…
A24-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the taillight and/or brake light being inoperative…
ATI&08072025902 · Other · issued Aug 7, 2025Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
A24-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 8, 2024Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
A24-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 35 | 20% |
| 2024 Pilot | 9 | 8% |
| 2023 Pilot | 26 | 20% |
| 2022 Pilot | 29 | 22% |
| 2021 Pilot | 119 | 29% |
| 2019 Pilot | 252 | 29% |
| 2018 Pilot | 85 | 20% |
| 2017 Pilot | 262 | 29% |
| 2016 Pilot | 578 | 34% |
| 2015 Pilot | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 Pilot | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 Pilot | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.