So I took the car in to the dealer and they said there was a connection error that they reset but they weren't sure why the issue was occuring. It fixed the issue for about a week. Now it's occuring again.

Our current theory is that it is related to the wireless charger as it only occurs when I'm driving and have my phone on the charging pad.

Anyone else experiencing this?

 

So I took the car in to the dealer and they said there was a connection error that they reset but they weren't sure why the issue was occuring. It fixed the issue for about a week. Now it's occuring again.

Our current theory is that it is related to the wireless charger as it only occurs when I'm driving and have my phone on the charging pad.

Anyone else experiencing this?

2024 Pilot Elite.
Same issue as everyone here seems to explain.
Been to Betten Honda Muskegon, MI THREE TIMES.
Battery changed in mid-seat, both "modules" changed out as recommended by "Honda Engineering", problem is constant. Now they are suggesting that it is the aftermarket carbon fiber trim in my car.
I do not believe this as so many people report same continual problem.
Is there any way to completely disable this system?

UPDATE:
Sr. Tech at dealer said no way to disable as the body module which receives the seatbelt module signal (or in this case, does not) performs many functions.

We pulled the seat module (has it's own Battery) and I placed it right up where the body module is, with no improvement.

How can this be?? If they can communicate, how can something interfere when they are placed side by side?

 

I have 9100 miles on my Pilot (same trim as yours) and haven't seen anything like that.
I have my phone on the wireless charger every time I get in. Even with the kids having their tablets near that seat on long road trips, it still hasn't shown up.
I'd say defect with that seat if it keeps happening.

 

Agreed. Going to take it back in as soon as I can and hopefully they give me more than "maybe try having them keep their tablets in airplane mode" or "well you know they aren't really unbuckled so you can just ignore the warning"!

 

Well, I took the 2023 Elite into the dealer this week and they had the car for 3 days. The work that was performed was resetting/clearing the connection error code and replacing the button battery in the middle seat sensor. It took me less than 10 miles on the way home to replicate the problem.

The problem seems to be 100% related to charging my cell phone while the middle seat is buckled (occupied or unoccupied doesn't make a difference.

If the middle seat is buckled, and I have my Pixel 7 on the wireless charger eventually the seatbelt warning will trigger.

The dealer has requested that I bring the car in for an additional 2 days so they can further investigate.

 

Well, I took the 2023 Elite into the dealer this week and they had the car for 3 days. The work that was performed was resetting/clearing the connection error code and replacing the button battery in the middle seat sensor. It took me less than 10 miles on the way home to replicate the problem.

The problem seems to be 100% related to charging my cell phone while the middle seat is buckled (occupied or unoccupied doesn't make a difference.

If the middle seat is buckled, and I have my Pixel 7 on the wireless charger eventually the seatbelt warning will trigger.

The dealer has requested that I bring the car in for an additional 2 days so they can further investigate.

Which dealer? I'm taking mine to Turnersville Honda in NJ next Thursday. Not sure if it is useful to try and connect the dealership service departments with each other.

 

I’m getting the same warning. 23 Pilot Touring configured with the removable 2nd row middle seat. I’ll ask dealer when I bring it in for regular service unless it drives me nuts enough to make a special trip. Keep us posted.

 

Are you using the wireless charger? If so what phone do you use? For me it triggers with my Pixel 7 but so far not with an iPhone 10.

 

To troubleshoot, I buckled the seatbelt with the rear seats totally empty. I got the “seatbelt reminder system problem” alert when I was driving the car alone, with nothing plugged in and not using the wireless charger. I had my phone (iPhone 8) in the car with me but it was not plugged in anywhere.

 

I'm using Klein Honda in WA.

 

I have a 2023 Pilot Touring and I'm getting the same annoying seatbelt reminder system error. Took it to the dealer and they said it was a "battery failure" on one of the wireless terminals that communicates between the rows of seats and the computer at the front of the car. They replaced the battery, I drove away from the dealership, and 10 minutes later I see the error message again. They said the next step is to replace the whole terminal on the middle row of seats but I'm not optimistic that this is really the solution. Did anyone end up getting this resolved?

 

Did anyone end up getting this resolved?

I haven't had time to take it back in this summer. Mine is 100% related to wirelessly charging my phone when someone is in that seat.

 

I have a 2023 Pilot Touring and I'm getting the same annoying seatbelt reminder system error. Took it to the dealer and they said it was a "battery failure" on one of the wireless terminals that communicates between the rows of seats and the computer at the front of the car. They replaced the battery, I drove away from the dealership, and 10 minutes later I see the error message again. They said the next step is to replace the whole terminal on the middle row of seats but I'm not optimistic that this is really the solution. Did anyone end up getting this resolved?

I haven't had time to take it back in this summer. Mine is 100% related to wirelessly charging my phone when someone is in that seat.

 

Interesting. I actually have the wireless charger turned completely off and the error persists. My phone always bumps around and falls out of the correct charging spot, so I just don't use it.

 

This makes me thankful that the centre seat in my EX-L is wired. Though when I removed the seat I have to unhook the sensor wire and tuck is in the hole in the plastic cover.

 

I'm having a similar issue however it's also different at the same time on my 23 Pilot Elite - have had it 2 months (leased new). I often drive by myself, however, I was at my parents house this last weekend and had seven people in my car. None of the seat belt systems picked up on anybody in the seats, or if they did it would be maybe one person. Even when the seat belt is buckled, It isn't indicating there is someone in the seat with the seat belt buckled. The system literally is reading as if no one is sitting in the seat. I had four adults and one child with me, and the adults are not small, two were a little smaller, however they still are adults who weigh more than 100 lb each. I Don't use the wireless charger, really. I feel it doesn't charge my phone enough, so I usually plug it in. I don't believe this was related to my phone being plugged in at all however. Anyone else experiencing this?

 

I have the same combination of issues. 1. people sitting in seats and the system doesn’t notice them. When they put on their seatbelt they are green but before putting on seatbelt there is no red indicator. 2. Seatbelt error for the middle seat. I haven’t had a chance to take it into the dealer. I don’t like the charging pad either but I doubt that is connected to the issue but maybe.

 

2024 Elite owner here. Same issue as described by original poster.

+ When we leave the car we get an additional message: 'check rear seats.' No one is sitting there and the seats are in normal seating position.

 

The "check rear seats" is just a normal reminder.

 

This statement is mostly correct. That is a normal reminder but will only show when you turn the vehicle off and only if the rear doors where opened right before or right after the vehicle was turned on.

It does NOT sense anything sitting in or on the rear seats. It only reminds you based off the rear doors being opened.

 

Thanks Pronto and Stieny. 'will just follow on the "Seatbelt reminder system problem" issue.

 

My EX-L is wired, I just unhook every wire that's causing the stupid chime. Hope this helps

 

I'm having the same issue with my 23elite trim.

 

Same here 2023 elite trim . Problem in middle row right seat . Seems to be wiring related to buckle as my boy can hold that buckle in certain position to temporarily make it go away but totally annoying

 

I’m having a similar issue in my 2023 Elite- anyone have any luck in getting a dealer to resolve it?

 

We have a TrailSport that has the middle row captain's chairs and only available with 7P seating so no middle row center seat. My wife frequently drives young children around for her job, and often they require a carseat.

Does it seem like this issue is related to the captain's seat design? We've only had our Pilot for a week and haven't used the middle row yet. I'd like to proactively head any issues off before she runs into them. I'll have to try some tests as well.

 

Has anyone had luck with finding a solution. I have a 2023 Honda Pilot EXL. 7 passenger. The middle row right captains chair seatbelt sensor is going off while buckled. My child is using a booster seat in that seat.

 

Anyone solved this issue?

 

Having the same issue with right middle row captains seat. Elite 2024

 

2023 Pilot Touring, 2nd row passenger side seat has seat belt warnings during driving while buckles are on with kids in them. They breathe too fully on a corner and the alert goes off as if they've unbuckled. Dealership appointment scheduled.

 

Having this same problem, with the same seat. As an added bonus, all 4 of my kids start complaining and fighting when this happens.

Calling my local dealership tomorrow to schedule an appointment.

 

I was having the same issue with the middle row passenger side seat belt warning light.. took it in and they said it was something in the buckle so they ordered a new one and I am having it installed tomorrow.

 

Follow Up:
My dealer ordered the wrong side seat belt, so had to bring it in a 3rd time to get it resolved with a new buckle and sensor. All fixed now (got them to fix a glass chip as a throw-in) and working as if new - rides to school are much less annoying!

 

What dealer did you take yours too? We are having the same issue and the dealer doesnt seem to know how to fix it.

 

at least my dealer ordered the correct side and we had it installed a few days ago.. so far so good.