# Honda Pilot airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 27 - **Most complaints:** 2021 (6) - **Related recalls:** 5 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Honda Pilot (2015-2026 models), most for the **2021** model year (6). There are **5 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Honda Pilot airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 4 | 109 | 4% | | 2016 | 2 | 1725 | 0% | | 2017 | 2 | 938 | 0% | | 2018 | 1 | 442 | 0% | | 2019 | 1 | 928 | 0% | | 2021 | 6 | 454 | 1% | | 2022 | 4 | 173 | 2% | | 2024 | 3 | 118 | 3% | | 2025 | 3 | 217 | 1% | | 2026 | 1 | 29 | 3% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Honda Pilot recalls related to the airbag warning light **[26V332000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332000)** (2017-2022 models, reported 2026-05-22): 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. **[24V064000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V064000)** (2020-2022 models, reported 2024-02-01): 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. **[19V502000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V502000)** (2015 models, reported 2019-06-27): An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. **Remedy:** Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. **[19V378000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V378000)** (2015 models, reported 2019-05-16): 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. **Remedy:** 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. **[18V661000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V661000)** (2015 models, reported 2018-09-27): An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. **Remedy:** Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Honda Pilot owners report - "The airbag light came on and a warning stating " Supplemental restraint system problem" on my brand new car. I purchased the car on Friday and the warnings occurred Sunday. The car has 280 miles on it. From a Facebook group I can se that this appears to be a frequent issue." -- owner of a 2026 Honda Pilot, complaint filed 2026 - "NO warning lights or sounds and no air bags deployed. The vehicle has been repaired by a body shop and inspected by the manufacturer." -- owner of a 2025 Honda Pilot, complaint filed 2025 - "I've also seen a message that the airbags get disabled on occasional drives. This is most likely related to the same issue." -- owner of a 2024 Honda Pilot, complaint filed 2025 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Pilot airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 5 related recalls (26V332000, 24V064000, 19V502000, 19V378000, 18V661000) covering 2015-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda Pilot years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2021 and 2022 Pilot model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 6 for 2021. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda Pilot with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Honda Pilot has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Honda Pilot warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-pilot): 10 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/honda-pilot): 32 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-pilot): 223 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-pilot): 357 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-pilot): 46 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/honda-pilot): 22 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-pilot): 108 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-pilot): 12 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-pilot): 24 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Honda Pilot - [Honda Pilot specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-pilot) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-pilot Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.