Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Pilot.
The 2022 Honda Pilot specifies a 5.7-quart oil capacity with 0W-20 viscosity and pairs that with an Automatic (S9) transmission to achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Reliability records show 132 total owner complaints across five recalls, with the top complaint area listed as "Unknown Or Other." Within the model’s 2003–2025 complaint history—a span running from a high of 1,665 grievances in 2016 to a low of 101 in 2024—the 2022 model year registers complaint volume near the bottom of that range, indicating relatively muted issue reporting compared with the nameplate’s documented peaks.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Overall length | 196.5 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in |
| Overall height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4259 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.1 / 66.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 26 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Pilot of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Black Edition 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Black Edition 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | EX 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Honda DPSF-II in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Honda DPSF-II |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.92 qt |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 1.95 Gallons |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.7 qt |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | Use a new O-Ring: 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | Use new plugs: 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | Checking Speed: 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | Speed Up Speed: 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.33-1.44 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | Denso ND-Oil 14 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.25-5.0 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 60.0-67.0 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 53.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.6 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Drum: 0.039" in |
| Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | 0.0006" |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | 0.0016" |
| Maximum Drum Diameter | Parking Brake: 8.307" |
| 1 | 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60° | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: This step is only necessary when using new bolts: 90°. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | In 3 steps | 16 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Go from center out in 3 even steps: 16.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 Honda Pilot represents the final and most refined year of the third-generation model (2016–2022), and the federal data reflects a clear maturation arc. The generation launched poorly in 2016 with 1,665 complaints, 8 recalls, and 365 TSBs — a classic troubled redesign — before complaints trended downward through 2018 (426), spiked again in 2019 (862 complaints, 13 recalls), and then steadily declined to 401 in 2021 and just 132 in 2022, the lowest complaint count of the entire generation. Recalls for 2022 also dropped to 5, matching the generation's low set in 2017, with only 1 investigation and 93 TSBs — well below the generation's peaks. The top complaint areas — Forward Collision Avoidance (13), Electrical System (9), and a combined Forward Collision Avoidance/Lane Departure category (6) — suggest some residual ADAS-related concerns, though the data does not specify root causes. Notably, the 2022 model carries zero fire complaints and only 7 crash complaints, and the subsequent 2023–2025 model years (next generation) show similarly low complaint volumes, indicating no carryover systemic issues. For a used buyer, 2022 is the strongest pick of this generation: it benefits from six years of Honda's running refinements, carries the fewest federal red flags, and sits at the bottom of the complaint curve before the redesign.
All 132 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector… Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 93 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A24-061 | 2025-11-06 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops… |
| ATI&08212025903 | 2025-08-21 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025… |
| ATI&08072025902 | 2025-08-07 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025… |
| A20-022 | 2025-07-31 | Structure | Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not… |
| ATI&07242025904 | 2025-07-24 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025… |
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5.7 qt of Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 for Gasoline Engines, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.