Honda (american Honda .): Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During A Crash

Honda is recalling certain 2016-2026 model year vehicles including Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, and other models because a cracked front passenger seat weight sensor may cause airbags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Unintended airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury to passengers. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors at no charge, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed July 6, 2026.

Recalling firm

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Product

Component: AIR BAGS. 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...

Reason

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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-05-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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