Recall 11V468 affects 310,773 2009-2011 Honda Pilot vehicles for front seatbelt stitching defects. Inspection and needed replacement are free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 310,773 2009-2011 Pilot SUVs because stitching that secures the driver and front passenger lap seatbelt sections can be incomplete or missing. If the stitching fails, the belt can detach from the anchor webbing in a crash, increasing injury risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt webbing in the 2009-2011 Honda Pilot includes the lap section for the driver and front passenger. That lap section is the lower belt that rests across the hips and helps keep an occupant positioned in the seat when the belt is loaded. Stitching at the end of the webbing secures that belt material to its anchoring hardware.
On certain Pilot SUVs, Honda reported that this stitching is incomplete or missing. If the stitching does not secure the end of the lap section, the belt webbing is not held the way the restraint system was designed to hold it. The problem is in the stitched end of the belt, not in a warning light or an electronic sensor.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear a noise, see a dashboard alert, or feel a change during normal driving before the belt is loaded.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Pilot model years, all tied to the same front seat belt webbing issue.
| 2009 Honda Pilot | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2010 Honda Pilot | seat belt |
| 2011 Honda Pilot | seat belt |
| Units affected | 310,773 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incomplete or missing stitching can let the seatbelt detach from the anchor webbing during a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Until the belts are inspected, make sure every occupant uses the seatbelt normally and schedule the recall service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Honda Pilot is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Honda dealer to ask about the free driver and front passenger seatbelt inspection.
- Schedule the seatbelt-stitching inspection; Honda replaces the seatbelts free of charge if the stitching is incomplete or missing.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V468 when you call.
- Drive with added caution until the inspection is complete, and make sure front occupants buckle their seatbelts on every trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician conducts a specialized inspection of the driver and front passenger seatbelts, focusing on the lap section stitching that secures the belt end. If the stitching is incomplete or missing, the technician replaces the affected seatbelt. Honda's filing says the safety recall began on October 5, 2011, and the inspection or replacement is free under the recall. Owners can contact Honda Automobile Customer Service for recall repair coordination.
Timeline
| September 9, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 5, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V468?
Recall 11V468 covers 310,773 2009-2011 Honda Pilot vehicles with driver and front passenger lap belt stitching that can be incomplete or missing. If the stitching fails, the seatbelt can detach from the anchor webbing, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Honda Pilot is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Pilot is included in recall 11V468. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer for the seatbelt inspection. The dealer will replace the affected driver or front passenger seatbelt if needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Honda's recall remedy says dealers will inspect the front seatbelts and replace them if needed, free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Honda Pilot with this seatbelt recall?
Honda did not issue a do-not-drive instruction for recall 11V468. The risk is still real: an affected front seatbelt can detach from the anchor webbing in a crash. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer inspection before relying on the vehicle for regular use.
What if I bought my Honda Pilot used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2009-2011 Honda Pilot is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 11V468.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V468000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V468 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V468000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →