2009 Honda Pilot Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 22%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 22% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 8 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The warning sign.... Side air bag off... Turns on automatically or blinks various times....so I stop the vehicle and put in park and turn off vehicle and the warning light for the air bag is no longer there. The warning indicator shows it turns off on its own the side air bags”
NHTSA complaint #11052601, filed 2017-12, 160,000 miles“Started noticing that sometimes the passenger side airbag says it's off although someone is sitting there. Now, the airbag warning light is on. I've attached a photo.”
NHTSA complaint #11164624, filed 2019-01, 171,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 238,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10979471, filed 2017-04, 238,000 miles“I bought this car from Nalley Honda. After that I drove back to Birmingham. On my way airbag alarm pops up. Now they says I have to pay for this. But why should I pay for an safety issue as they should make sure its works fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11592760, filed 2024-06“I took my vehicle in for the airbag recall and was told that there would be a charge to fix it. The airbag light is now on and will not go off. I also keep getting calls from dealers wanting to buy my Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10854198, filed 2016-04Related recalls
- 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2015, Civic 2006–2011, Fit 2009–2014 +10 more
- 19V378000May 16, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2015, Civic 2006–2011, Acura TSX 2009–2014 +10 more
- 18V268000Apr 26, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004…Covers: Honda Pilot 2003–2012, Civic 2001–2011, CR-V 2002–2011 +7 more
- 18V042000Jan 9, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2013, Fit 2009–2013, Acura TSX 2009–2013 +8 more
- 17V545000Aug 31, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2012, Civic 2006–2011, CR-V 2007–2011 +5 more
- 17V030000Jan 10, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2012, Civic 2006–2011, Civic Hybrid 2006–2011 +8 more
- 16V346000May 24, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2011, Civic 2006–2011, Civic Hybrid 2006–2011 +9 more
- 13V016000Jan 18, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012…Covers: Honda Pilot 2009–2013, Odyssey 2011–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11034201Jun 30, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
- 10172570Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10159786May 10, 2019Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata…
- 10145895Oct 13, 2018Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata…
- 10141173Jun 8, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141170Jun 7, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141175Jun 1, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086887Oct 1, 2016Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. Please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
- 10086563Sep 30, 2016Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. Please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 32 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 12% |
| 2011 | 68 | 23% |
| 2010 | 32 | 29% |
| 2009 | 29 | 22% |
| 2008 | 32 | 24% |
| 2007 | 54 | 26% |
| 2006 | 61 | 23% |
| 2005 | 120 | 18% |
| 2004 | 81 | 15% |
| 2003 | 115 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology