2021 Honda Pilot safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
12
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
10
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Honda PILOT SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Honda Pilot vehicles were involved in 29 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result… · Jun 4, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to… · Feb 1, 2024
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Crash riskTie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder… · Jun 29, 2023
- Crash riskDue to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial… · Jun 15, 2023
- Crash riskHeating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing… · Mar 16, 2023
- Crash riskTires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits · Nov 20, 2020