The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The third-row passenger seat belt assembly may not function, due to incorrect routing that traps the seat belt behind the passenger side panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A non-functioning seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-056 (25V056000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | ZL4 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other |
| Report date | February 5, 2025 |
| Owners notified | March 24, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,494 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-056 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZL4.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,494 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.