How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA lists 31 airbag complaints for the 2021 Pilot, which is 7% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall on the 2021 Honda Pilot?

Yes. Recall 24V064000 (reported 2024-02-01) and recall 26V332000 (reported 2026-05-21) both involve replacing faulty seat weight sensors tied to the airbag system, free of charge.

Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 Pilot?

NHTSA data links this problem area to 5 crashes and 3 injuries among the 31 airbag complaints for the 2021 Pilot.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2021 Pilot?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 44,197 miles.

Are owners able to get the airbag recall fixed?

Multiple complaints describe dealers being unable to complete the 24V064000 recall repair because replacement seat weight sensor parts were unavailable, in some cases for over a year.

2021 Honda Pilot Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 31 airbag complaints for the 2021 Honda Pilot, 7% of all complaints filed for that year. These involve 5 crashes and 3 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 44,197. Two related recalls (24V064000 and 26V332000) cover faulty seat weight sensors tied to the airbag system.

Airbags complaints: 31; 7% of 433
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 44,198 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the airbag system deploying unexpectedly, including curtain airbags going off after a curb strike or low-speed impact.
Some describe the SRS or airbag warning light illuminating and being told by dealers that a passenger-seat airbag sensor had failed, with repair quoted at over $2,000 and not covered under warranty.
Several owners who received the 24V064000 recall notice report that dealers had no replacement parts in stock and could not complete the repair, sometimes for over a year.
One owner reported a frontal crash where the airbag system's behavior was questioned as a possible defect following a direct collision at about 35 mph.
A few complaints describe the seat weight sensor recall repair having already been performed, followed by an airbag deploying again during a later curb-strike incident.

When 2021 Honda Pilot airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 17, 2022, latest Sep 8, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2021 Honda Pilot

NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles
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.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 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.

Airbags complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201032 (29%)
201168 (23%)
201220 (12%)
201318 (7%)
20149 (8%)
201511 (10%)
201614 (1%)
20173 (0%)
20184 (1%)
20197 (1%)
20204 (1%)
202131 (7%)
20223 (2%)
20234 (3%)
20244 (4%)
20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA lists 31 airbag complaints for the 2021 Pilot, which is 7% of the 433 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall on the 2021 Honda Pilot?: Yes. Recall 24V064000 (reported 2024-02-01) and recall 26V332000 (reported 2026-05-21) both involve replacing faulty seat weight sensors tied to the airbag system, free of charge.
Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 Pilot?: NHTSA data links this problem area to 5 crashes and 3 injuries among the 31 airbag complaints for the 2021 Pilot.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2021 Pilot?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 44,197 miles.
Are owners able to get the airbag recall fixed?: Multiple complaints describe dealers being unable to complete the 24V064000 recall repair because replacement seat weight sensor parts were unavailable, in some cases for over a year.