2021 Honda Pilot back over prevention problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2021 Honda Pilot — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure. The contact stated that while shifting in reverse(R), the rear-view camera failed to display a clear image. The local dealer was…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The infotainment system and rearview backup camera malfunction continually. While driving or attempting to reverse, the infotainment system frequently shuts off entirely and loses its fiber optic network connection. When it attempts to reboot and turn back on, loud popping and crackling noises emit…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable…Campaign 23V431000 · Jun 15, 2023
- Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not…Campaign 20V439000 · Jul 28, 2020
Back Over Prevention problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 Pilot | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Pilot | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 Pilot | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 Pilot | 42 | 5% |
| 2018 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Pilot | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Pilot | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 Pilot | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.