Which seat takes a car seat, and how it installs.
Lower LATCH anchors are split across the rows — the map below shows exactly which seats have lower anchors, which are top-tether only, and which have no hardware at all.
| Left | Center | Right | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second row | Lower anchorsTop tether | Dedicated lower anchorsTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
| Third row | No lower anchorsTop tether | No lower anchorsTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
Legend: anchor presenttether only (belt + tether install)none
Owner’s manual → Source
Center-row cells reflect the bench (max-seat) configuration.
Does the 2026 Honda Pilot have LATCH anchors in the third row?
Lower LATCH anchors in the third row are at the right position. Top tether anchors are at all three positions.
Where are the lower LATCH anchors in the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Lower anchors are at: second row left; second row center; second row right; third row right. Positions without lower anchors take a car seat via the seat belt (with the top tether where available).
Can I install a car seat in the middle (center) seat of the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Yes. The second-row center seat has its own dedicated lower anchors and a top tether.
Which seats have top tether anchors in the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Top tether anchors are at: second row left; second row center; second row right; third row left; third row center; third row right. Always attach the top tether when installing a forward-facing car seat.
Anchor data from the Honda owner's manual, read 2026-07-05. Source. Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.
Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.