The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V219000·Announced 2017-03-30

Honda Recalls 2016 Pilot Vehicles Due to Fuel Tank Leak Risk

Honda is recalling 2016 Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles because fuel tanks may leak, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that can lead to a fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
136

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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