Where are the front sensors on a Honda Pilot?
The front parking sensors on a Honda Pilot are built into the front bumper, and the vehicle’s driver-assistance system relies on a forward radar unit and a camera positioned elsewhere. In most models with parking sensors, you’ll see circular discs embedded in the lower portion of the bumper.
Front parking sensors: where to look
Most Pilot models equipped with parking sensors expose a small set of circular sensors along the lower front bumper. The exact count and placement can vary by year and trim, but a typical setup includes multiple sensors across the bumper’s width.
- Four ultrasonic sensors arranged along the lower front bumper, spanning from left to right (two toward the corners and two nearer the center).
- These sensors are flush with the bumper surface and are usually visible as small circular discs.
- They are positioned on the front bumper rather than in the grille or fenders.
- On some trims or years, sensor count or layout may differ slightly, but the bumper is the standard placement.
If you don’t see circular sensors in the bumper, your specific Pilot trim may not include front parking sensors.
Other front-sensing components in the Honda Pilot
In addition to bumper-mounted sensors, Honda Sensing relies on other front-facing hardware to support safety features such as collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control.
- Forward-facing camera mounted behind the windshield, near the top center of the dash, typically around the rearview mirror area.
- Forward radar sensor located in the front of the vehicle, usually behind the grille or in the center of the bumper area depending on model year and design.
These components work together with the bumper sensors to provide features like collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assistance. The exact hardware placement can vary by year and trim, but the camera and radar are generally hidden from plain view.
How to identify if your Pilot has front sensors
To confirm the presence of front sensors, look for the bumper-mounted discs on the lower front bumper, check your vehicle’s features in the owner’s manual or the Honda Sensing section of the infotainment system, or ask a dealer or service technician. If your model includes front parking sensors, you should see sensor indicators and audible alerts when approaching obstacles.
Summary
On a Honda Pilot, front parking sensors are typically embedded in the lower front bumper as small circular discs, usually arranged across the width of the bumper. The Pilot’s safety suite also relies on a forward-facing camera behind the windshield and a forward radar unit (often behind the grille or bumper) to support features like collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control. The exact configuration can vary by year and trim, so checking your owner’s manual or consulting a dealer can confirm what’s installed on your specific vehicle.
