Recall 15V668 affects 35,406 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles for instrument-cluster software that fails to show safety-system warnings. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 35,406 2016 Pilot vehicles because the instrument panel can fail to show warning lights right away when tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking, or electronic stability control malfunctions. Without an immediate warning, the driver faces an increased crash risk; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The combination meter in the 2016 Honda Pilot is the instrument cluster in front of the driver. It receives data from safety systems through the F-CAN BUS, the vehicle data network, and turns on warning lights for issues with tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking, and electronic stability control.
On affected Pilots, a software error prevents the combination meter from recognizing a loss of data reception after the ignition is already on. If one of those safety systems malfunctions during that drive, the matching warning light does not illuminate as required. The lamp will illuminate after the ignition is turned off and then turned back on.
There is no warning sign before failure. The practical clue is a missing warning light while driving, followed by the warning light appearing at the next key cycle.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Honda Pilot | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 35,406 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Honda Pilot is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the instrument cluster software delays a safety system warning, the driver loses an immediate alert when the vehicle needs attention. That delay raises crash risk. Drive with extra attention and schedule the instrument cluster software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Honda Pilot is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free instrument-cluster software update that restores warning-light alerts for safety-system malfunctions.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V668 and Honda recall JV7 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the update is complete, since a safety-system malfunction warning can be delayed until the next ignition cycle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician updates the instrument cluster software so the warning lights for affected safety systems display correctly. The software update is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Honda is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the new vehicle warranty would have covered this condition without owner payment. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the Honda service desk how warranty coverage applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 16, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 16, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| October 16, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 27, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 11, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V668?
Recall 15V668 covers 35,406 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles with instrument cluster software that fails to immediately illuminate certain safety warning lights after a tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking, or electronic stability control malfunction. Honda dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Honda Pilot is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Pilot is included in recall 15V668. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the instrument cluster software update. Reference Honda recall number JV7 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. Any franchised Honda dealer can perform the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a delayed warning to the driver. If the tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking, or electronic stability control system has a malfunction, the related instrument panel warning light fails to illuminate right away, increasing crash risk.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The warning light itself is the issue. Honda says the affected Pilot displays the warning lamps after the ignition is turned off and then turned back on, instead of immediately after certain safety system malfunctions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V668000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V668 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V668000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →