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2021 Honda Pilot Airbags Problems

26 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

26
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2024
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #24V064000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Owner Complaints (26)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2026

Your 2021 Honda Pilot was involved in a frontal crash at 35 mph, but the airbags did not physically deploy even though the car's computer system recorded them as having deployed. This mismatch suggests a problem with the airbag control module, sensors, wiring, or software that prevented the airbags from inflating when needed during the collision. After the accident, an "Airbag System (SRS) Problem" warning appeared on your dashboard. Fixing this will likely require a diagnostic scan of the airbag control module and replacement of faulty sensors, wiring, or the control module itself.

NHTSA #: 11725688
criticalAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Dec 2024

The contact owned a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH and while attempting to stop depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact confirmed that the accelerator pedal was not depressed accidentally.

NHTSA #: 11632504
criticalAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jul 2024

The accelerator on my vehicle malfunctioned and got stuck. While making turn with no acceleration, the acceleration of the vehicle got stuck and the brakes did not respond causing the vehicle to hit a sidewalk and breaking the passenger side suspension and control arm and axel of the vehicle. Airbags deployed.

NHTSA #: 11600229
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2023

My SRS System's light came on. When I went to the dealership to have it checked, they stated it was an Airbag Seat Sensor that was bad in the passenger side seat. I talked to the warranty people and they stated it was not covered under the warranty and it would cost me over $2000 to repair.

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NHTSA #: 11553372
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2026

Your wife hit a curb while driving at 40 mph, and the right side curtain airbag deployed from the impact. This is the second time this has happened—your vehicle was previously serviced at a Honda dealership for the same issue under a safety recall that involved replacing a sensor, but the problem has recurred.

NHTSA #: 11728656
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11701415
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted regarding the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11684408
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2025

As many before me, I urge NHTSA to hold Honda accountable for failure to rectify the "2020-2022 Acura/Honda Multi-model Seat Weight Sensor Recall" announced on February 6, 2024. I received the initial notice in March 2024, followed by a post card stating that the parts were in stock in April 2025.

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NHTSA #: 11669042
mediumAIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: May 2025

Here it is over two years later and passenger seat switch has not been replaced I was At Gunn Honda in 2/2024 and 6/2024 requesting an update of replacement answer was no parts. Here it is 5/2025 and I have nothing can you get this resolved asap? Recall: #OHB 2020-22 Multi-Model Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall

NHTSA #: 11662459
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the SRS air bag system failure message was displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11656726
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2025

2020-22 Multi-Model Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall NHTSA Recall Number: 24V-064; MFR Campaign ID: OHB; Campaign Description: 2020-22 Multi-Model Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall; Recall Date: 02/01/2024. I have contacted the Dealership on several occasions and Honda Motor Car Corporation and have been told that a. The replacement part isn't available.

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NHTSA #: 11646711
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11643792
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11643351
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11639884
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

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NHTSA #: 11638704
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2025

Approximately 12 months ago (01/2024), we received a notice that the airbags have been recalled. We've attempted to have the car serviced many times but the Honda Dealerships keep saying they do not have the part in stock.

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NHTSA #: 11637512
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (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.

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NHTSA #: 11635112
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11631382
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIRBAGS) 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.

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NHTSA #: 11625085
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

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NHTSA #: 11616559
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The contact reached out to several dealers and was informed that unless the air bag light was illuminated; the dealer could not service the recall.

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NHTSA #: 11613983
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11605614
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2024

My EMS light came on one afternoon while driving home. I took it to the dealer and they stated it was an issue with the air bag system in the passenger side of the vehicle. It would not be covered and would cost me more than $2000 to have it repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11568133
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2022

Airbag light came ON at 45,000 miles approximately. Took the vehicle to dealership paid for a diagnosis just to be told that it is out of warranty that if I want it fixed had to pay out of pocket $531.69 for SRS unit, plus $1398.98 for a Seat Frame, plus $980.75 for Labor. I just got very surprised that the airbags (a safety feature) is part of the limited warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11447788
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2025

Unknown

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NHTSA #: 11697055
lowAIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
CrashFiled: Jul 2025

The car's steering wheel got locked out and air bags came out suddenly while car is still moving on the road and driver blocked and not able to do anything and hit the parked car on the street due to car's system malfunction. Since incident happened in the housing community area with speed 20-25 miles and not majorly hit anyone but reported to and inspected by city police inspected.

NHTSA #: 11677635

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