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2011 Honda Accord airbags problems

severe 112 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →

Failure mileage
Complaints
112
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,100
24crashes
1fire
22injuries

When does it fail?

Of the 112 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Honda Accord, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (33.3%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (33.3%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
1 (33.3%)
150k+
0 (0%)

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 38% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.

Owners have filed 112 airbags complaints against 1 active recall — roughly 112 complaints per campaign.

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 16V346000 May 24, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

What owners are reporting 11 most recent

airbags · filed 12/29/2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Honda accord. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

airbags · filed 12/29/2016

Notification for defects of the air bag. It has not been changed by a new one.

airbags · filed 12/29/2016

Warranty extension notification: piston rings that stick together resulting in high motor oil consumption. And default notification in the air bag.

airbags · 19,000 mi · filed 12/19/2011

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, he was involved in a four vehicle crash. The vehicle was destroyed, but none of the air bags deployed. The contact's head struck the steering wheel and he suffered injuries, but was not taken to the hospital for treatment. The police and insurance company were notified and a report was available if needed.…

airbags · 60,000 mi · filed 12/14/2017

My car was moving when it was hit by another car. I was on a city street and the other car ran a stop sign and hit me. My air bag did not deploy, but did catch on fire

airbags · 130,000 mi · filed 12/14/2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Honda accord. While driving 5 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of…

airbags · filed 12/13/2017

Takata recall-Honda is out of airbags

airbags · filed 12/11/2014

Front and passenger airbags say they are off even if someone in setting in seat. No accident has occurred. *tr

airbags · filed 12/09/2017

Takata recall

airbags · filed 12/09/2017

The airbag light turn on without any accident car was running.on the highway

Had airbags trouble with your 2011 Honda Accord? 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 2011 Honda Accord?

It's a meaningful issue. 112 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?

Across the 39 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 46,000 and 115,000 miles, with the median around 71,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 46,000; a quarter make it past 115,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.

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?

Yes — 1 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.

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/2011/Honda/Accord. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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