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Service bulletins for the 2018 Honda Pilot

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

140 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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APaS042220219052021-04-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
ONLN94032920212021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. "Owner Notification Letter - On some 2017-19 Pilot, 2017-19 Ridgeline, and 2018-19 Odyssey models, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on if one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored: - P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]) - P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]) - P0300-P0306 (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank]) American Honda is extending the warranty on the fuel injectors to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."
A21-0102021-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging inside one or more injectors. One or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]) - P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]) - P0300-P0306 (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank]) American Honda is extending the warranty on these repairs to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first."
A19-0732021-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 or P0430 with P030X, P219A, P219B (Without Software Update)
A18-0252021-02-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0300-P0306 or P219A/B
A18-0252020-12-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected), and/or P0301-P0306 (cylinder misfire detected), or P219A/B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank/bank 2, front bank]).
A16-0542020-10-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
A20-0682020-10-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - You hear a chirping in the cabin with the engine running, the transmission in Drive, and the engine at operating temperature.
A20-0292020-09-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
A16-0132019-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
APaS090920199042019-09-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A19-0732019-08-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: -P030X (misfire) -P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) -P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
A19-0732019-07-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: -P030X (misfire) -P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) -P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
A19-0732019-07-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P030X (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank])"
APaS061020192019-06-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
AER19060A2019-06-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A18-0252019-06-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected), and/or P0301-P0306 (cylinder misfire detected), or P219A/B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank/bank 2, front bank]).
APaS081520189032018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
AER18070A2018-09-04. Service bulletin. SEATS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 Pilots with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
APaS072720189032018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A16-0132018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
APaS070920189022018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A18070D2018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won't be able to help unless you do.
APaS070920189022018-07-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A18070D2018-07-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won't be able to help unless you do.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.