Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 Pilot are official communications between Honda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #A15060D

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115757

      Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #A15060D

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115757

      Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #A17-036

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118004

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS161201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117336

      Tech line summary article - We're getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS161201

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098853

      TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WE?RE GETTING REPORTS OF REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH THE MIL ON. SERVICE TECHS ARE SEEING DTC P0369 (CMP SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION) AND SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE CAMSHAFT END PLAY. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS03272017903

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108333

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS03162017902

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108294

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS03102017902

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108268

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS02232017902

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108053

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS02032017902

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106919

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS161201

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099061

      TECH LINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WE?RE GETTING REPORTS OF REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH THE MIL ON. SERVICE TECHS ARE SEEING DTC P0369 (CMP SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION) AND SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE CAMSHAFT END PLAY. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #A16087

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117992

      Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with a 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket was torn. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-011

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117328

      Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-035

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117329

      Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #A16-013

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098903

      "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. NOTE: THIS NOISE DOES NOT IMPACT PUMP, ENGINE FUNCTION, OR RELIABILITY. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #A16087

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117992

      Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with a 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket was torn. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #Customer Letter

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10119598

      Customer letter - Your 2016 or 2017 Pilot previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer. Read More »

    • TSB #Customer Letter

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10119599

      Customer letter - On a limited number of 2016?17 Pilot vehicles, the 9-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer may leak internally. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-011

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117328

      Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-035

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117329

      Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. Read More »

    • TSB #A16120B

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099022

      "SERVICENEWS ARTICLE - IN A 9-SPEED A/T, THE ATF LEVEL IS CRITICAL. IF IT?S TOO HIGH, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT HARD. IF IT?S TOO LOW, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SLIP. THIS TRANSMISSION ALSO DOESN?T USE A DIPSTICK. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #A17-036

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118004

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • TSB #A17010D

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106915

      "SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WON?T GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE ... Read More »

    • TSB #A17010D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098913

      "SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WON?T GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #A17070C

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115171

      Service news article - Because of a transmission case casting flaw, the inside of the torque converter bracket hole in some 9-speed A/Ts is porous enough that ATF could leak from the hole. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-014

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108688

      Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-015

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108689

      Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #A17050C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108760

      Service news article - Are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: The actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #A17050C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108760

      Service news article - Are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: The actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #A17-036

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118004

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS03162017902

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108294

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170202

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108696

      Techline summary article - If a customer can?t hear the navigation voice when using Apple Maps with Apple CarPlay, an adjustment to the navigation voice volume on the customer?s phone should take care of it. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170203

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108697

      Techline summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won?t connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS01122017901

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106849

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #A17-036

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115833

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170207

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108056

      THE APP INSTALLER ICON, LISTED UNDER APP LIST ON THE DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN, HAS DRAWN A FEW QUESTIONS FROM CURIOUS CUSTOMERS. THIS ICON IS MEANT FOR FUTURE APPS THAT MAY BE DEVELOPED. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170205

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108054

      TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ALTHOUGH SIMILAR, THE HONDALINK AND HONDALINK EV APPS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE APPLE APPS STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY ARE NOT THE SAME. FURTHERMORE, EACH APP APPLIES TO SPECIFIC MODELS. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #APaS05312017904

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108769

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Pilots & 2017 Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the front driver's and/or the passenger's window slow to open/close. Read More »

    • TSB #APaS05182017901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108740

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Pilots & 2017 Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the front driver's and/or the passenger's window slow to open/close. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS04242017901

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108393

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS & 2017 RIDGELINE WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE FRONT DRIVER?S AND/OR THE PASSENGER?S WINDOW SLOW TO OPEN/CLOSE. Read More »

    • TSB #AER17040A

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108387

      ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS & 2017 RIDGELINE WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE FRONT DRIVER?S AND/OR THE PASSENGER?S WINDOW SLOW TO OPEN/CLOSE. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS04042017901

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098845

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS & 2017 RIDGELINE WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE FRONT DRIVER?S AND/OR THE PASSENGER?S WINDOW SLOW TO OPEN/CLOSE. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #ATS160903

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108900

      Tech line summary article - The seat heaters offer passengers some level of comfort in colder weather when the seats or inside cabin temperature are on the cool to cold side. Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • TSB #ATS160903

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108900

      Tech line summary article - The seat heaters offer passengers some level of comfort in colder weather when the seats or inside cabin temperature are on the cool to cold side. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS04122017901

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108365

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. Read More »

    • TSB #AER17030C

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108327

      ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS03272017902

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108332

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #A17010D

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106915

      "SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WON?T GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE ... Read More »

    • TSB #APAS01122017901

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106849

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #ATS170202

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108901

      Tech line summary article - If a customer can't hear the navigation voice when using Apple Maps with Apple CarPlay, an adjustment to the navigation voice volume on the customer?s phone should take care of it. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170203

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108902

      Tech line summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won't connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170207

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108905

      Tech line summary article - The App Installer icon, listed under App List on the Display Audio screen, has drawn a few questions from curious customers. This icon is meant for future apps that may be developed. Read More »

    • TSB #APAS03272017903

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108333

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #ATS170203

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108902

      Tech line summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won't connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170207

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108905

      Tech line summary article - The App Installer icon, listed under App List on the Display Audio screen, has drawn a few questions from curious customers. This icon is meant for future apps that may be developed. Read More »

    • TSB #ATS170207

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108056

      THE APP INSTALLER ICON, LISTED UNDER APP LIST ON THE DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN, HAS DRAWN A FEW QUESTIONS FROM CURIOUS CUSTOMERS. THIS ICON IS MEANT FOR FUTURE APPS THAT MAY BE DEVELOPED. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #ATS170202

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108901

      Tech line summary article - If a customer can't hear the navigation voice when using Apple Maps with Apple CarPlay, an adjustment to the navigation voice volume on the customer?s phone should take care of it. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #A17-014

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108688

      Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. Read More »

    • TSB #A17-015

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108689

      Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. Read More »