Seat Belt Problems of Honda Pilot - part 1

The second row center seat will consistently alert an issue with the restraining system. I am able to trigger it myself by buckling and leaning forward in the seat. When I shift my weight, the seatbelt indicator will go from green showing a passenger buckled to red showing a passenger unbuckled. When I lean all the way back in the seat, it corrects. This seems to be related to wiring in the buckle itself or a glitch due to stresses from the seat frame and cushions. The closest Honda documentation I can find is from technical service bulletin 26-027 from January 21, 2026, which indicates the same issue with the middle row right passenger side seat. In addition to the buckle status being incorrect, I receive alerts and chimes related to “supplemental restraining system problem. See your dealer. ” on my dashboard. Dealer has attempted to fix and issue persists. Safety issue due to incorrect buckle/occupant status and srs alerts.

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The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 35 - 40 mph, another vehicle crashed head-on into the vehicle. The driver's seat belt failed to retract upon impact and retracted after the crash, and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver's head struck the steering wheel causing severe head, neck, and back pain, which resulted in abnormal body heat and tingling sensations down to the toes. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was undrivable and was scheduled to be towed to a tow lot for evaluation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the dealer for a loaner vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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Seatbelt warning chimes sound multiple times in error after passengers previously buckled in the rear exit the vehicle. This is very alarming to the driver when resuming driving after a passenger dropoff for passengers riding in the back.

The second-row passenger-side seat belt warning chime activates continuously even though the seat belt is properly fastened and the occupant is seated correctly. The vehicle indicates an unbuckled condition that does not exist. This is an intermittent problem. It does not occur on every trip, but once it starts, the warning chime continues for the entire trip while the vehicle is running or being driven, despite the belt being securely latched the whole time. Stopping and re-buckling does not reliably clear it. I have noticed a pattern in what triggers the warning most often begins when the vehicle turns left or right. The lateral movement of the occupant during a turn applies slight shifting pressure to the belt, and this appears to trigger the false unbuckled warning — suggesting a faulty buckle switch, latch sensor, or loose/intermittent wiring connection in the second-row passenger-side buckle assembly that loses contact under minor load changes.

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The second-row right (passenger-side) seat belt reminder falsely reports the belt as unfastened. Whenever someone sits in that seat and fastens the belt, the seat belt warning chime sounds and the reminder shows that seat as unfastened, as if the belt were not buckled. The belt latches and holds normally, so the fault appears to be in the buckle's latch sensor. The vehicle has approximately 37,700 miles. Safety risk: because the system shows that seat as unbuckled even when it is buckled, the driver cannot tell whether a passenger in that seat has actually unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. The constant false chime is also a distraction and trains the driver to ignore seat belt warnings, which defeats the purpose of the system. This matches Honda service bulletin a26-027 for 2023-2025 Pilots (second-row right seat belt reminder incorrectly indicates unfastened after the passenger has fastened it) and the condition under NHTSA investigation pe25017 (inaccurate rear passenger seat belt warning status, 2023-2024 Pilot). The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer as of this report. The buckle is available for inspection on request. I request that this complaint be associated with pe25017 and that NHTSA pursue a recall so the buckle is replaced at no cost to owners, regardless of mileage.

Second row right side seat continues to false indicate whether seat belt is buckled when my child is sitting in the seat. The car has an alarm feature for the seat being occupied and belt buckled and it goes off intermittently while driving. We will unbuckled and re-buckle to no avail. This was not an issue until a few weeks ago and now this occurs nearly every single time we drive in the vehicle which is more than once a day. It is stressful for not only myself but my child who feels they are unsafe in the vehicle, which, is a child who was in a car accident prior to purchasing this vehicle and feels very upset each time this goes off.

The seat does not signal that a child is seated in the seat or to put on a seat belt. Shows as if no one is in the passenger right hand seat. Then when my child has the seat belt connected it signals to reconnect multiple times on the dash blinking red and green with sound. Please see picture below. My child is in the right passenger seat with the dealt belt on and shows no one is seated on the dash. When we are turning it blinks red and green.

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On September 11, 2026, my vehicle first displayed a warning message on the dashboard stating, "supplemental restraint system problem. See dealership. " after this message, I began experiencing problems with the second-row passenger-side seat belt warning system. Even when a passenger is properly seated and the seat belt is securely fastened, the vehicle incorrectly indicates that the passenger is unbuckled. The dashboard seat belt warning light flashes, and the vehicle produces repeated audible warning chimes while driving. The affected seating position is the second-row passenger-side captain's chair. This seat is regularly used by passengers, especially children. As the driver, I depend on the vehicle's safety systems to accurately identify whether passengers are wearing their seat belts. When the system incorrectly reports that a properly buckled passenger is unrestrained, I cannot confidently rely on the dashboard indicators to monitor passenger safety. I am particularly concerned because the seat belt warning malfunction began after the vehicle displayed the supplemental restraint system problem message. I do not know whether these two problems are related, but the timing raises concerns about a possible issue involving the vehicle's electrical connections, seat belt buckle, wiring, sensors, or restraint system. The supplemental restraint system is an important safety feature designed to help protect vehicle occupants. A warning indicating a problem with this system should not be ignored. Combined with the inaccurate seat belt warnings, it raises questions about whether the vehicle's safety systems are operating as intended. The repeated flashing warning light and audible chimes also create distractions while driving. Instead of being able to rely on the warning system, I must deal with repeated alerts even though the passenger is properly buckled.

The rear passenger seat belt warning system is providing both false positive and false negative input to the driver regarding seat belt usage by rear passengers. Ref. Honda service bulletin 26-027.

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the second-row passenger’s side seat occupied and the seat belt buckled, there was an audible chime indicating that the seat belt was not securely buckled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted about the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed of NHTSA action number: pe25017 (seat belts). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the investigation. The failure mileage was 59,000.

The passenger side seatbelt sensor continues to go off when buckled.

The right rear seat safety belt warning keeps going off as if the passenger does not have the seat belt fastened although they do have it fastened.

Seatbelt alarm sporadically goes off on second row passenger seat, causing a great distraction for driver, assuming a child has unbuckled seat belt, when in truth, they have remained securely buckled. Has been inspected by Honda service and we have a quote for right at $400 for seat buckle replacement. This began occurring in Aug of 2026 and continues.

The seatbelt alarm on the passenger side middle row seat keeps beeping and flashing the seatbelt warning despite the passenger being bucked in. The dealer says the belt is covered under warrant but the buckle is not. The sensor in the buckle is supposedly the issue. Its a system. . . Am I supposed to tie my kid in with just the strap? the constant alarming while driving is a distraction. Failure to address is going to result in people not buckling into the seat.

Honda has a known issue where their Pilot’s seatbelt sensor stops working. I was the second vehicle this week to bring my car in because the belt dings incessantly even though the seatbelt is secured. This can prevent the airbag from deploying while a passenger is in the seat. I’m being charged for the repair and feel that it should be covered as it’s a safety issue.

Safety complaint – 2025 Honda Pilot ex-l brake/electric parking brake system warning I am filing this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2025 Honda Pilot ex-l, which I purchased brand new from paragon Honda in queens, new york, approximately one year ago. The vehicle currently has only 47,089 miles and has never been involved in an accident. While driving, multiple warning lights suddenly appeared on the dashboard, including a brake system warning indicating a problem with the electric parking brake system and that the parking brake was unavailable. This occurred unexpectedly while the vehicle was in operation and created a serious safety concern. A brake-related warning and loss of parking brake availability on a nearly new vehicle is unacceptable and requires immediate investigation. I immediately brought the vehicle to paragon Honda service center in queens for diagnosis. The dealership informed me that I may be responsible for diagnostic fees and possible repair costs, despite the vehicle being approximately one year old and covered by the Honda factory warranty. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this issue represents a potential safety defect affecting 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. I believe Honda should address this problem promptly and ensure that affected customers are protected from safety risks and unexpected repair expenses. Vehicle information: make/model: 2025 Honda Pilot ex-l mileage: 47,089 miles dealer: paragon Honda, queens, NY.

Within 1 year of purchase, the seat belt sensor on the 2nd row passenger side began malfunctioning. My child who sat in the seat was properly buckled, but the sensor would intermittently indicate the child was unbuckled. This was repaired in October 2024 under warranty. Beginning in August 2026, the same seat began exhibiting the same behavior again. I took the vehicle back to the Honda dealership where I purchased it, and they diagnosed the same issue. They attempted to charge me for the repair, but I pushed back that this should be covered given it has now failed twice and there is an active investigation into this issue. They repaired it at no cost to me. This is a safety issue in two ways, 1) the driver may get used to the car audibly indicating the seatbelt is disconnected and ignore it given it is faulty, the child may indeed have unbuckled and be in an unsafe position, 2) the driver may get distracted by the intermittent warnings and audible noises made by the car indicating the belt is unbuckled, when it is not. The vehicle or component was not inspected by anyone aside from the dealership. We have a recorded video from the dealership that shows the vehicle repair tech manipulating the seatbelt and causing the seatbelt alarm to go off. We also have documentation of the repair being made on two separate instances.

Left middle row seat belt sensor is indicating unbuckeled when it is buckled. Dealer is asking over $500 to repair. I hae also read about other sensor alerts on 2023 and 2024 for left side as well.

Rear 2nd row seats give false warning when the kids car seats are buckled but constantly give warning that seat belts are not buckled properly. Haven’t received any recall & dealer won’t fix the issue under warranty.

My seat belt reminder system not operating properly. In fact, the second-row seat belt behind the passenger seat is malfunctioning. I learned that Honda put out a service bulletin (26-027) (https://dot. Report/bulletins/mc-11028510-0001. Pdf) in regards to the safety issue. I contact Honda and was told the issue was covered under a warranty claim. However, my vehicle has 39,000 miles and is no longer under warranty. I asked if the issue was a safety concern and was told not to drive the vehicle as it was 100% a safety issue. However, the repair would not be covered until Honda recalls the vehicle. I'm concerned that I can no longer safely drive my vehicle until Honda initiates a recall. The service bulletin was dated January 21, 2026. As such, Honda has had seven months to issue a safety recall. The Honda representative stated I would likely be eligible for "goodwill assistance" if I couldn't afford to fix the vehicle myself until I am eligible for reimbursements via a safety recall. Why is the NHTSA allowing Honda to funnel safety costs through warranty claims and delaying a recall?.

Right passenger seatbelt doesn’t show it’s full engaged and dings when passenger moves.

The second-row passenger-side seat belt buckle intermittently fails to correctly detect a latched seat belt. While occupied and properly buckled, slight passenger movement causes the vehicle to generate false seat belt warning messages and chimes indicating the belt is unfastened. Inspection confirms the buckle remains physically latched. The repeated false warnings distract the driver and may reduce confidence in the vehicle's seat belt monitoring system. The condition has been recurrent and is limited to the second-row right-side seating position.

The second row, passenger side seat has faulty seatbelt alarms. When someone is sitting in the seat with a seatbelt on the alert, continually dings. The inaccurate and continuous alarms create a severe driver distraction while driving! disconnecting the seatbelt while in motion or the passenger moving to another seat while in motion does not stop the alert from that seat. The only way to deactivate the alarm is to turn the vehicle off and restart to clear the alarm. If the passenger in that seat never buckles the seatbelt, the alarm does not go off.

The contact owns a 2026 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and placing a child inside the safety seat, the rear passenger’s side seat belt was loose, and the locking mechanism failed to perform normally and became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Middle row window seat belt is engaged, but still chimeing and red "x" appears on dashboard seating chart middle row- window seat.

The right rear seatbelt keep’s going into alarm over and over like someone is unplugging it and plugging back in. The alarm is persistent no matter who sits in the seat. It flashes on the dashboard and the audible alarm sounds most if not the whole car ride every day.

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the second-row seats which were occupied had properly latched the seat belts; however, the seat belt alarm was activated. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Faulty second-row (right) seat sensor causing false seat belt warnings during every turn when a child is seated.

The middle row, outer passenger side seat, belt, warning, light, and chime comes on intermittently when person is buckled up showing false positive vice versa input on the dash – regarding the seatbelt usage.

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the second-row passenger’s side seat belt became inoperable while buckled and a passenger was seated in the seat. The contact stated that there was a loud chime while the was occupied and the seat belt was buckled; however, the warning sound failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

When driving on the highway vehicle suddwnly brakes on its own when it detects cars on side lane not directly in front of me creating a noticeable slowdown being somewhat unsafe. The wiper blades dont come up they hit the hood of the car which I believe shouldnt be this way. The seatbelt sensors go off in back row even if no one unbuckles then the car starts making loud noise to let you know and a side unbuckled light comes on and also the x marking which seat but it continues making loud beeping noise that can cause distraction and even an accident I drove 45 minutes with it doing this to me on and off mostly on the only way to get it to stop is if someone doesnt sit on marked spot. So now I dont know if this will happen on all seats as for now its obly on the third row passenger right side seat. I have about 3 weeksnoticing this but it was less now its more so I made apptment to take im to get checked but the sound is very anboying and distracting.

Seatbelt warning system incorrectly indicates with persistant and distracting chime and lights, that middle row right seatbelt is unbuckled, when it is in fact buckled. This has happened over 25 times over a 6 week period. It becomes a significant distraction to the driver, and forces the driver to ignore the seatbelt warnings all together, because while it is happening, it happens every 2-3 seconds continuously. Child passengers could very well be unbuckled ( dangerous) and the driver wouldnt know it, due to the defective system. It is also extremely difficult to concentrate on safely driving while the chime is continuously going off. I urge the NHTSA to instruct Honda to issue a safety recall and fix this dangerous issue.

The back seat seat belt warning malfunctions when someone is sitting in the back seat, causing the alarm to sound as if the passenger is not buckled in. The red seat belt notification also indicates that someone in that seat is unbuckled, which is incorrect. The seat belt is fastened the entire time. The notification alerts mid- trip while driving. This is extremely dangerous as a driver I thought our child unbuckled her seat belt while driving. This problem has been occurring for over 2 months. The problem has been inspected by a Honda dealership and diagnosed-Honda technical service bulletin (TSB) a26-027 for certain 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The bulletin addresses a condition where the vehicle incorrectly indicates that the second-row right passenger seat belt is unfastened, even when it is buckled.

I own a 2023 Honda Pilot equipped with second-row captain’s chairs that experiences intermittent false seat belt warnings. The right-side second-row seat triggers the audible chime and red/gray “unbuckled” icon on the driver information display even when the seat belt is fully and securely latched; the warning is frequently activated by normal passenger weight shifting or movement. The same false unbuckled warnings also occur in the third-row seats. These symptoms match the conditions described in Honda service bulletin a26-027 and fall within the scope of NHTSA preliminary evaluation pe25017 concerning inaccurate rear passenger seat belt warning status (both false positives and false negatives) on 2023–2024 Honda Pilots. The repeated false alerts create driver distraction and risk of alert fatigue, which could lead occupants (including children) to be unrestrained without the driver realizing it. I request that this complaint be associated with pe25017 and that the investigation continue toward a potential recall or expanded remedy.

Seat belt on rear passenger side seems like it is clipped in but car dings with red warning sign that seat belt is not fastened. I am worried that the seat belt is not working properly.