2013 Honda Pilot Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Honda Pilot, 7% of the 272 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. 5 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.
“Check fuel cap message comes on sometimes even after I tighten the fuel cap. Sometimes the message stops on its own. Don't know why. Check engine light comes on sometimes and goes off on its own. Don't know why. I noticed these alerts when the car is moving or sitting at an idle. City driving with very little highway driving. I checked Honda website today for a list of recalls on my VIN, but the website said that there were not open recalls on my vehicle. I wonder about the airbags in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11359996, filed 2020-09, 125,000 miles“I thought finally I could start enjoying the luxury in a car but Honda company painted my face shame by making me feel disappointed with their product. My car steering is so hard for me a woman, the air conditioning will not blow to the right direction even when I set the mode, the belt is not properly positioned, the roof paint is peeling off in less than a year I bought it, this is 2013 vehicle , this really broke my heart as a single mother, I have a lot on my plate already, now add all these. Somebody please help me, I'm loosing it , please help me😭😭😭😭”
NHTSA complaint #11324519, filed 2020-05, 20 miles“I made an 8:40 am appointment to fix the 2018 airbag recall (18V-042) and after arriving at the service center was told it would take two days to fix because they were unexpectedly busy, and, they would be unable to give me a loaner vehicle or facilitate it's dropoff when complete. This does not work for us and leaves us exposed to unacceptable safety risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11595248, filed 2024-06“Takata recall went to Honda city of bethpage because I received an email regarding an airbag recall. Waited hours just to let me know airbag was deployed and will not fix it. I didn't know when I bought the car the airbag was deployed. Didn't even bothering asking me I wanted it to be fix or not. So I'm assuming Honda does not fix airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #11229498, filed 2019-07“The contact owns a 2013 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. The vehicle was towed to nardy Honda (559 middle country rd, st james, ny), but the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11047023, filed 2017-11, 80,000 milesRelated 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
- 18V661000Sep 27, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide…Covers: Honda Pilot 2010–2015, Crosstour 2010–2015, Insight 2010–2014 +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
- 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
- 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…
- 10163784Aug 13, 2019Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
- 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…
- 10152750Jan 18, 2019Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 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…
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 2013 Honda Pilot
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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