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moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Of the 14 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 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 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Without the proper passenger airbag indicator, the driver and other vehicle occupants may not be informed or aware that the front passenger airbag is off and will not deploy in a crash, thereby potentially increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant that may have chosen to sit or been seated elsewhere in the vehicle if the correct indicator had been given.
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 ↗Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-11 element and 2010-14 Ridgeline (Expires September30, 2028)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2012 Ridgeline is affected by NHTSA recall campaign 16V061000 for defective Takata airbag inflators. Owners report discovering the recall through news coverage or recall letters in early 2016 after driving unaware for years—some with up to four years of exposure and passengers including young children and elderly family members. No actual airbag failures are documented in these complaints, but owners express legitimate concern about the potential for dangerous deployment.
The recall created a cascade of problems. Replacement inflator parts were unavailable for extended periods, with dealers unable to provide firm timelines beyond vague references to "summer 2016." Multiple owners report Honda exceeded reasonable timeframes for completing the repair. Loaner vehicle support was inconsistent—some dealers refused to provide transportation despite recall letters promising it; those who received loaners faced 30-day contract renewals and dealt with economy vehicles unfit for a full-size truck owner.
One owner reported an SRS unit failure within a month of airbag service completion, with the dealer charging $700+ for replacement outside warranty, despite the owner's reasonable claim that the failure stemmed from the recall work itself. Owners expressed distrust about accepting replacement Takata inflators and frustration over prolonged vehicle unavailability.
Same Honda Ridgeline airbags reports on nearby years: 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2013 · 2014
Defective Takata airbag inflators subject to NHTSA recall 16V061000. Owners report being unaware of the recall initially and discovering it only through news reports or recall letters. Concern centers on the potential for dangerous deployment that could injure or kill occupants and bystanders.
When: 2012 model year vehicles; owners became aware of the issue in 2016 after driving unaware for years
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle subject to Takata airbag inflator recall; No visible failure or symptoms reported—safety issue is latent
Repairs/costs cited: Airbag inflator replacement required per recall. Replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods (as of mid-2016). One owner reported dealer quoted $700+ to replace SRS unit after recall work, claiming it was not warranty-covered, though owner disputes this.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaign 16V061000 issued. Honda provided loaner/rental vehicles to some owners during recall repair wait, though provision was inconsistent and subject to 30-day contract renewals. One dealer refused to offer loaner or reimbursement despite recall letter stating transportation would be provided. Replacement parts remained unavailable as of summer 2016.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light illuminated shortly after airbag recall service was performed. Dealer diagnosed SRS unit failure and refused warranty coverage, attributing it to factors other than the recall work despite owner's assertion that the failure occurred immediately after service.
When: Within one month of airbag service (approximately July 2016)
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminated; SRS unit failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer (Lucas Honda) quoted $700+ for SRS unit replacement. Owner disputes the cost and contends the failure was caused by the recall service work.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer denied warranty coverage and attributed failure to cause other than recall service.
Replacement airbag inflator parts were unavailable for extended periods after recall notice was issued. Multiple owners reported the manufacturer exceeded reasonable timeframes for completing the recall repair. Owners were advised parts would not be available until summer 2016 or later, with no firm timeline communicated.
When: Recall notices issued in early 2016; parts unavailable as of mid-2016 and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Recall parts unavailable; Vehicles unable to be serviced; Prolonged uncertainty about repair availability
Repairs/costs cited: VIN tool confirmed parts unavailable. Dealers provided no firm estimated availability dates.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaign 16V061000. Honda/dealers acknowledged parts shortage but provided no timely resolution or firm delivery schedule.
Dealers were inconsistent in providing temporary transportation during recall repair. Some offered loaner vehicles; others refused despite recall letter stating transportation would be provided. Those who received loaners faced cumbersome renewal processes (30-day contract renewals) and uncertain vehicle availability.
When: During recall repair process in 2016
Symptoms owners cite: Dealer refused to provide loaner or reimbursement; Loaner vehicle subject to 30-day renewal requirement; Dealership did not disclose rental vehicle details until customer arrival for pickup; Small economy rental vehicles offered as substitute for full-size trucks
Repairs/costs cited: Owners had to depend on rental vehicles while vehicles sat in garage awaiting recall repair parts.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall letter indicated temporary transportation would be provided, but implementation was inconsistent across dealers.
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Takata inflators: I had service performed for the takata airbag issue on or about july 13. Within a month the SRS unit light came on. I took it in to lucas Honda, where I bought the ridgeline. After a few days of them not finding the problem, they came back to me and said the SRS unit was bad and they had to replace it. It is not covered under warranty and it would cost me $700.+ to fix it. I…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that 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…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
Takata recall. I have received no notification from Honda on when the replacement parts are going to be available. The rohrman auto group is the Honda dealer I purchased and service the vehicle at - recall was on my service report and was told the parts were "not a problem". Several weeks later and now no one knows when the replacement parts will be available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
2012 Honda ridgeline. Consumer writes in regards to dealership refusal to disclose rental vehicle information until arrival for pick up and consumer states small economy rental vehicle unacceptable. *smd the consumer stated the parts for the air bag recall, would not be available until the summer of 2016. *jb
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 14 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 63,789 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 — 2 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.