Vehicle recall 23V735000 · November 2, 2023
2023-2024 Honda Pilot
Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V735000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2023
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- FFX
- Owner notification
- December 18, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 519
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Pilot (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
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