Auto Safety Portal Logo Auto Safety Portal

2012 HONDA PILOT Safety Overview

The 2012 HONDA PILOT has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 9 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Air bags
  • Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HONDA PILOT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2012 HONDA PILOT 19V502000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wa...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V502000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2012 HONDA PILOT 19V378000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wa...

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.

NHTSA Recall 19V378000: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/16/2019
2012 HONDA PILOT 18V661000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wa...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V661000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/27/2018
2012 HONDA PILOT 18V268000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Acco...

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V268000: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/26/2018
2012 HONDA PILOT 18V042000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Cros...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V042000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2018
2012 HONDA PILOT 17V545000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstou...

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V545000: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/31/2017
2012 HONDA PILOT 17V030000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wa...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V030000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/10/2017
2012 HONDA PILOT 13V016000

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles ma...

The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V016000: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/18/2013
2012 HONDA PILOT 12V063000

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.

AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 12V063000: AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/17/2012

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.