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2015 Honda Pilot airbags problems

severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →

Complaints
9
Recalls
3
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes

When does it fail?

Of the 9 airbags complaints filed for the 2015 Honda Pilot, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.

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

All 3 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 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 18V661000 September 27, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
critical NHTSA 19V502000 June 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
severe NHTSA 19V378000 May 16, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

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.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

What owners are reporting 2 most recent

airbags · 110,000 mi · filed 12/26/2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Honda pilot. While driving on the highway, the contact's wife adjusted the sun visor on the passenger side and the air bags suddenly deployed without warning. There were no injuries. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact drove to an unknown Chevrolet dealer to try to get the air bags to deflate. The contact was given a pair…

airbags · 45,000 mi · filed 11/06/2017

The compass started flashing I call the dealership they said that to calibrate it back just drive in a circle on a parking lot. That would work but the flashing has appeared more often and now it won't go away. It flashes all the time and it is distracting while driving. It has the possibility of causing an accident specially at night. Please I need this defect recalled asap. Ps. I'm…

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Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2015 Honda Pilot?

It's a meaningful issue. 9 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 9 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 63,800 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?

Yes — 3 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/2015/Honda/Pilot. 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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