Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Honda Ridgeline airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2010 Honda Ridgeline have filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Ridgeline | 59 |
| 2007 Ridgeline | 69 |
| 2008 Ridgeline | 60 |
| 2009 Ridgeline | 21 |
| 2010 Ridgeline (this page) | 18 |
| 2011 Ridgeline | 27 |
| 2012 Ridgeline | 14 |
| 2013 Ridgeline | 34 |
| 2014 Ridgeline | 13 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 18 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Honda Ridgeline, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 43% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 13 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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 Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
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 ↗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 driver's airbag inflator only.
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.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2010 Ridgeline sits at the center of the Takata airbag inflator crisis. Owners received recall notifications for campaigns 16V344000 and 16V061000 targeting driver- and passenger-side inflator modules. The overwhelming complaint pattern: parts were unavailable for months after recall letters arrived in spring and summer 2016. Owners reported vehicles stranded at dealers for 4 to 8 weeks, with some still waiting for replacement parts by November 2016 despite initial promises of summer availability.
Honda offered rental vehicles on a case-by-case basis; one owner reported being told alternate transportation would only be provided "as needed," leaving families unable to transport grandchildren safely. When repairs did occur, one owner reported a steering wheel returned with unexplained scratches and extra fasteners, raising concerns about work quality. One incident documented sudden, violent acceleration during parking-lot maneuvering that propelled the truck through a building wall—the driver-side airbag deployed on impact. The dominant thread remains parts shortage and logistics failure, leaving owners unable to use vehicles deemed unsafe by the manufacturer itself.
Same Honda Ridgeline airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2011 · 2012
Failure modes owners describe
Takata airbag inflator defect — driver and passenger side
Defective Takata airbag inflators in driver and passenger side modules, subject to NHTSA recall campaigns 16V344000 and 16V061000. Owners reported receiving recall notices but faced months of delay waiting for replacement parts.
When: Recalls issued 2016; complaints filed through November 2016
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notices received for driver-side and passenger-side airbag inflators; Parts unavailable for extended periods; Vehicles held at dealers for 4-8 weeks or longer
Codes mentioned: 16V344000, 16V061000
Repairs/costs cited: Driver-side inflator replacement confirmed in at least one case (July 20, 2016); one owner reported steering wheel returned with scratches and extra fasteners. Passenger-side repairs delayed due to parts shortage.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda issued recall notifications (campaigns 16V344000 and 16V061000); offered rental vehicles on a case-by-case basis; extended delays in parts availability cited as distribution disconnect
Unexpected acceleration into stationary object
Vehicle experienced sudden, unintended high-speed acceleration while owner was slowly maneuvering into a parking space with slight incline, resulting in catastrophic collision.
When: Incident during parking lot entry
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden, uncontrolled acceleration without driver input; Driver unable to stop acceleration despite being at low speed; Vehicle accelerated over 5-inch curb and through building wall
Repairs/costs cited: Driver-side airbag deployed on impact; hood bent, front bumper damaged, 3-foot hole punched through building wall
Synthesized from 18 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
I am reporting unwanted, excessive acceleration for my 2010 Honda ridgeline. After turning into a parking lot, I was easing into my desired parking space and, since there was a slight incline, I lightly pressed the accelerator to inch further into the space. All of a sudden, to my surprise and without an opportunity to react, the truck accelerated greatly, propelling itself over a 5 inch curb,…
Takata recall - I received a note in the spring of 2016 that my drivers side airbag needs to be replaced. The notice stated that the airbag replacement would be available in the summer of 2016. Today is november 4, 2016 and I still have not received a notice that my new air bags are available.
Takata recall - I received a note in the spring of 2016 that my drivers side airbag need to be replaced. The noticed stated that the airbag replacement would be available in the summer of 2016. Today is november 2, 2016 and I still have not received a notice that my new air bag is available.
Takata inflators it is 10/28/2016 and nothing has been done to correct the problem.
2010 Honda ridgeline. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair defective airbags. *smd
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v344000 (air bags) and 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Takata recall: I received the first letter of recall from american Honda on mar 29, 2016 followed by another letter on july 19, 2016. Enough to mention that I have hardly driven my truck since apr 1, 2016! These two letters were followed by several calls by the american Honda on june 30, july 07, july 18, july 29, & aug 17; 2016 informing me that my nearest Honda dealer would call me to offer a…
Takata recall-I got the first recall for the driver's side and my vehicle stayed at the dealer for about 4 months. I just got the vehicle out in july-as I got home there was another recall for the passenger side now-I contacted the dealer and I am told that Honda will not provide alternate transportation for the passenger side-only on as needed basis-contacted gloria with american Honda-one of…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Honda Ridgeline?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Honda Ridgeline?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 18 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 51,620 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.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Honda/Ridgeline.
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