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severe Owners of the 2010 Honda Pilot have filed 30 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Pilot | 60 |
| 2007 Pilot | 50 |
| 2008 Pilot | 29 |
| 2009 Pilot | 29 |
| 2010 Pilot (this page) | 30 |
| 2011 Pilot | 64 |
| 2012 Pilot | 19 |
| 2013 Pilot | 17 |
| 2014 Pilot | 9 |
Of the 30 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Honda Pilot, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 9 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
Airbags accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 9 categories tracked.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2010 Honda Pilots report a widespread Takata airbag recall (NHTSA Campaign 16V346000, and campaign 13V016000 for earlier repairs) centered on defective passenger-side and driver-side airbag inflators. The dominant complaint is a critical parts shortage: nearly every narrative describes being placed on backorder lists in mid-2016 with promised 2-week timelines that stretched into 60+ days, 90+ days, or 6 months without repair completion. Honda advised owners not to place passengers in the front seat pending repair, severely limiting vehicle utility—especially for families with multiple children or elderly passengers.
Owners report that Honda's response to requests for loaner or rental vehicles was denial, claiming rental budgets were exhausted or that owners did not qualify. Multiple owners describe poor or unresponsive customer service, missed callbacks, and case managers who were described as dismissive or unhelpful. One owner reported that an airbag deployed unexpectedly at 20 mph, causing a crash into a concrete barrier; another reported a driver-side airbag failure to deploy in an actual collision, with all other airbags deploying normally. A third owner reported an airbag deploying when struck by windshield debris at 40 mph, causing loss of control and a rollover requiring jaws-of-life extraction. Dealers claimed they were not authorized to disable faulty airbags and that doing so would be illegal.
Same Honda Pilot airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2011 · 2012
Defective Takata airbag inflators on passenger-side and/or driver-side, subject to recall. Owners instructed not to use front passenger seat pending repair due to risk of improper deployment.
When: Recall notifications issued July–August 2016; some vehicles had prior recall history from campaign 13V016000
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light on; Recall notice received; Vehicle unsafe for front-passenger use per manufacturer guidance
Codes mentioned: 31-11
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement airbag units required; critical parts shortage delayed repairs 60–180+ days. Multiple owners report being told 'expect 2 weeks to 2 months' with no parts in stock.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V346000 (Air Bags); prior campaign 13V016000. Honda denied loaner/rental vehicle requests. Dealerships advised customers that disabling faulty airbags would be illegal.
Airbag deployed unexpectedly while vehicle was in motion at low speed (20 mph or when struck by windshield debris at 40 mph), causing loss of control and collision or rollover.
When: Mileage unknown; two separate incidents reported
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deployed without collision; Vehicle struck concrete barrier or flipped to its side; Loss of vehicle control
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed by insurance; another required jaws-of-life extraction. Police reports filed.
In an actual vehicle collision, the driver-side airbag failed to deploy while all other airbags deployed normally. Vehicle was previously repaired under campaign 13V016000 (airbag). Vehicle was deemed destroyed.
When: 50,000 miles; after prior recall repair
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side airbag non-deployment during impact; All other airbags deployed as expected
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle destroyed; owner sustained minor injuries.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Vehicle had been previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign ID 13V016000 (Air Bags).
Synthesized from 30 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Takata recall - we received the initial recall letter from Honda and immediately took our vehicle in for service. We were told that parts would be ordered and it could take 3 months. 6 months have passed and the airbag has not been repaired. With 2 small children who ride in the vehicle each day, this is unacceptable. We ask for your help in getting our airbag(s) replaced.
I have called the walnut creek Honda service center twice to schedule a safety recall for my vehicle (the last time was 8/26/16). They have not returned my phone call and have not been diligent in getting this recall taken care of. I would like someone to help me get this resolved. I don't want my passengers hurt in case of an accident.
Takata recall
It's a meaningful issue. 30 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 30 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 81,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 9 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.