Honda Accord recalls

101 official safety recalls for the Honda Accord from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Tire repair kit bottle cap may detach
Reported June 4, 2026Model years 2023–2026NHTSA campaign 26V3660001,048,613 vehicles affected
Pressure may build in the tire sealant bottle during use, causing its cap to detach and strike someone nearby. Dealers will replace the repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Consequence
A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
Front passenger seat weight sensor may short circuit
Reported May 21, 2026Model years 2016–2022NHTSA campaign 26V33200098,892 vehicles affected
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, causing the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
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 unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence
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. 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.
Driver's seat may become loose
Reported January 29, 2026Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 26V05400032 vehicles affected
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, leaving the seat loose and potentially unable to restrain the driver adequately in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat cushion frame, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
Software error may cause loss of drive power
Reported November 13, 2025Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 25V785000256,603 vehicles affected
A software error may reset the integrated control module's central processing unit while driving, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
Driveshaft may corrode and break
Reported June 19, 2025Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 25V42200072,256 vehicles affected
Road salt or other contaminants may damage the driveshaft, causing it to corrode and break. This can cause loss of drive power or a rollaway when parked without the parking brake applied, increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission. The affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The driveshaft may corrode and break, due to damage from road salt or other contaminants.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OM2. This recall expands previous recall number 20V769.
Driver's seat may become unsecured
Reported November 14, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V859000121 vehicles affected
An improperly tightened seat cushion frame may leave the driver's seat unsecured, so it may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the seat cushion frame, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
High-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak
Reported October 14, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V763000720,810 vehicles affected
The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. Fuel contacting an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect the pump and replace it as necessary free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Passenger seat weight sensor may short circuit
Reported February 1, 2024Model years 2020–2022NHTSA campaign 24V064000750,114 vehicles affected
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended. Unintended air bag deployment during a crash can increase injury risk. Dealers will replace the sensors free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel pump may fail
Reported December 18, 2023Model years 2013–2023NHTSA campaign 23V8580002,490,460 vehicles affected
The fuel pump inside the tank may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front seat belt pretensioner may be missing a rivet
Reported November 21, 2023Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 23V782000303,770 vehicles affected
A front seat belt pretensioner may be missing the rivet that secures its quick connector and wire plate. It may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the pretensioner assemblies as needed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Transmission may cause loss of drive power
Reported August 17, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V58800019 vehicles affected
An improperly manufactured electronic transmission may cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the transmission free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
VSA modulator may leak brake fluid
Reported June 15, 2023Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 23V430000386 vehicles affected
A leaking valve in the VSA modulator may cause unintended movement with brake hold engaged or increased brake pedal travel, raising the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will replace the modulator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front seat belt buckle may not latch
Reported March 9, 2023Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 23V158000448,613 vehicles affected
A manufacturing issue may cause the buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt from latching. An unlatched belt may not restrain the occupant in a crash. Dealers will replace the buttons or buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Seat belt retractor may not secure a child restraint
Reported November 18, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V9000004,346 vehicles affected
The second-row centre seat belt retractor may deactivate improperly, leaving a child restraint unsecured and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine
Reported March 25, 2021Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 21V215000624,552 vehicles affected
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail and cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DC-DC converter may stop charging the 12-volt battery
Reported December 17, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V79800027,838 vehicles affected
The DC-DC converter may shut down and stop recharging the 12-volt battery, potentially causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the power converter software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Body control module software may disrupt vehicle systems
Reported December 10, 2020Model years 2018–2020NHTSA campaign 20V771000737,233 vehicles affected
A software error may disrupt communication between the body control module and other components, affecting systems such as wipers, defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, warning sounds and power windows. These malfunctions can raise crash risk. Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Consequence
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Drive shafts may break
Reported December 10, 2020Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 20V769000235,034 vehicles affected
The drive shafts' protective coating may be damaged by lubricant, making them vulnerable to road salt or other contaminants and potentially causing breakage. A broken shaft can cause sudden loss of drive power or allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied. Dealers will inspect both shafts and replace them if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Consequence
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may deploy slowly or rupture
Reported October 23, 2020DVSA recall R/2020/061381,915 vehicles affected
Moisture absorbed by the driver airbag propellant could cause slow deployment or inflator rupture. The inflator or airbag assembly will be replaced; remedy parts are still being prepared.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE INTO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROPELLANT COULD LEAD TO SLOW DEPLOYMENT OR INFLATOR RUPTURE
Defect
The absorption of moisture into the driverï¿½s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
Remedy
Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine
Reported May 28, 2020Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 20V314000135,995 vehicles affected
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail and cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Replacement driver air bag inflator may rupture or underinflate
Reported January 17, 2020Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 20V027000875,966 vehicles affected
Moisture may cause the replacement driver air bag inflator to rupture or the air bag to underinflate. A rupture may send metal fragments toward occupants, and an underinflated bag may not protect them properly. Dealers will inspect the air bags and replace the inflator with a different design if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture or underinflate
Reported January 17, 2020Model years 1998–2000NHTSA campaign 20V0260001,439,841 vehicles affected
Moisture may cause the driver air bag inflator to rupture or the air bag to underinflate. A rupture may send metal fragments toward occupants, and an underinflated bag may not protect them properly. Dealers will inspect it and replace it with a different design if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported August 29, 2019Model years 2000–2014DVSA recall R/2019/243979,176 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag may not deploy correctly. The inflator inside the passenger airbag module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURE
Defect
Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
The inflator inside the passengerï¿½s airbag module is to be replaced.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode
Reported June 27, 2019Model years 2008–2012NHTSA campaign 19V5020009,555 vehicles affected
The passenger air bag inflator may explode after its propellant degrades, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (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 Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode
Reported June 27, 2019Model years 2003–2007NHTSA campaign 19V5010001,657,752 vehicles affected
The passenger air bag inflator may explode after its propellant degrades, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
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 airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver air bag inflator may explode
Reported June 27, 2019Model years 2001–2007NHTSA campaign 19V4990003,947 vehicles affected
The driver air bag inflator may explode after its propellant degrades, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
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 driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture
Reported May 29, 2019Model years 2000–2007DVSA recall R/2019/12527 vehicles affected
The driver airbag may not ignite correctly; irregular pressure rise during deployment could rupture the inflator container. The driver airbag assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INNER PRESSURE OF THE INFLATOR MAY IRREGULARLY RISE UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT RUPTURING THE INFLATOR CONTAINER
Defect
Driver air bag may not ignite correctly.
Remedy
Replace the drivers air bag assembly.
Passenger air bag inflator may be installed incorrectly
Reported May 16, 2019Model years 2008–2012NHTSA campaign 19V37800019,138 vehicles affected
An incorrectly installed inflator may prevent the passenger frontal air bag from deploying properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect the installation and replace the air bag module if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (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 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver air bag inflator may explode
Reported March 6, 2019Model years 2001–2009NHTSA campaign 19V1820001,101,534 vehicles affected
A manufacturing error may cause the driver frontal air bag inflator to explode when deployed, sending metal fragments that could seriously injure or kill occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternate one free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended
Reported January 30, 2019Model years 2010–2015DVSA recall R/2018/342599,135 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended. The airbag assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE
Defect
Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy
Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
Fuel pump performance may be reduced
Reported January 29, 2019Model years 2015–2017NHTSA campaign 19V060000437,032 vehicles affected
Particulates in fuel may stick to fuel pump components and reduce performance, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the fuel injection control software and replace the pump if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode
Reported September 27, 2018Model years 2010–2012NHTSA campaign 18V6610001,355,406 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag inflator may explode after propellant degrades, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Rearview camera display may not work properly
Reported September 13, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V629000232,140 vehicles affected
In some situations, the rearview camera display may not show what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the display audio software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag may be installed incorrectly
Reported April 26, 2018Model years 2003–2012NHTSA campaign 18V2680001,335 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag may have been installed incorrectly and could deploy improperly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the airbag module and replace it if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (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, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported February 23, 2018Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2018/029182,682 vehicles affected
The inflator propellant may degrade over time. If the airbag deploys, it may inflate too forcefully and rupture the inflator, sending metal fragments through the cushion and possibly causing severe injury. The inflator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode
Reported January 9, 2018Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 18V042000691,726 vehicles affected
The passenger air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
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 February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger air bag inflator may be installed incorrectly
Reported August 31, 2017Model years 2008–2012NHTSA campaign 17V5450003,257 vehicles affected
A replacement passenger frontal air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly and could deploy the air bag improperly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (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, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery sensor housing may allow moisture in
Reported July 6, 2017EU Safety Gate A12/1551/17
Moisture may enter the battery sensor’s plastic housing and cause a short circuit, which could lead to a fire. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Fire
Defect
null The battery sensor’s plastic housing may not be resistant to the penetration of moisture. Any penetrating moisture may cause a short circuit, leading to a fire.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Germany
Battery sensor may short circuit
Reported June 29, 2017Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 17V4180001,148,550 vehicles affected
Water may enter the battery sensor case and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will apply adhesive as an interim remedy and replace the sensor, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported March 30, 2017Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 17V22000037,421 vehicles affected
A replacement passenger airbag may contain an inflator that can rupture after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Metal fragments may strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a Takata air bag inflator. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any Takata inflator used in the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF0.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported March 28, 2017Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2017/017114,025 vehicles affected
Abnormal deployment pressure may rupture the passenger airbag inflator case and propel metal fragments into the passenger compartment. The inflator inside the passenger airbag module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture
Reported January 10, 2017Model years 2008–2012NHTSA campaign 17V030000977,708 vehicles affected
In a crash, the passenger air bag inflator may rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (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 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Airbag inflator may burst and expel metal fragments
Reported June 2, 2016EU Safety Gate A12/0970/16
The inflator propellant may degrade with heat and moisture. If the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator may burst and expel metal fragments that could cause serious or fatal injuries. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null The inflator's propellant may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In case of an accident with airbag deployment, the inflator may burst and metal fragments may be expelled and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Cyprus
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported May 24, 2016Model years 2008–2011NHTSA campaign 16V3460002,719,386 vehicles affected
In a crash that deploys the front airbags, an inflator may rupture and send metal fragments into the vehicle, potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (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 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger air bag module may be incorrect
Reported March 30, 2016Model years 2004–2007NHTSA campaign 16V17800011,602 vehicles affected
An incorrect passenger air bag module may not meet advanced air bag requirements, increasing the risk of injury or death in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the module as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Airbag control unit may corrode and fail
Reported February 2, 2016Model years 2008–2010NHTSA campaign 16V056000341,444 vehicles affected
The airbag control unit may corrode and fail, preventing airbags from deploying in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the control units, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Consequence
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hybrid system may disable engine and stall
Reported September 25, 2015Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 15V6020006,786 vehicles affected
Electrical interference may put the hybrid system into fail-safe mode, disable the petrol engine and limit speed to 40 miles per hour on battery power. The vehicle may stall when the battery is discharged. Dealers will update the hybrid system software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.
Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported June 29, 2015Model years 2003–2008DVSA recall R/2015/104EU Safety Gate A12/0724/151,455,918 vehicles affected
Abnormal deployment pressure may rupture the inflator and propel metal fragments toward the windscreen or passenger footwell, potentially causing injury. The passenger airbag inflator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield or downward toward the front passengerï¿½s foot well potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the front passengerï¿½s airbag module with a new one.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture
Reported June 15, 2015Model years 2003–2007NHTSA campaign 15V3700003,498,481 vehicles affected
Moisture may cause the passenger air bag inflator to rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture
Reported May 28, 2015Model years 2001–2007NHTSA campaign 15V3200006,281,043 vehicles affected
Moisture and other factors, including manufacturing variability, may cause the driver air bag inflator to rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported March 16, 2015Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2015/043EU Safety Gate A12/0355/15155,675 vehicles affected
Improperly manufactured propellant wafers may cause the passenger airbag inflator to rupture and the airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash, increasing injury risk or causing an interior fire. The inflator module will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Connecting rod bolts may cause engine failure
Reported March 2, 2015Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 15V121000137 vehicles affected
Improperly tightened connecting rod bolts may cause the engine to lose power or leak oil. A stall could increase crash risk, and oil near hot engine or exhaust parts could cause a fire. Dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Consequence
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported November 4, 2014Model years 2003–2005NHTSA campaign 14V700000
Excessive pressure may cause the passenger airbag inflator to rupture when it deploys, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially seriously injuring occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂs frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-353, with the exception of vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in California.Those vehicles will continue to be addressed, and a free remedy provided, under that safety recall campaign.This recall also includes vehicles in the specific geographic areas listed above that were included within safety recalls 13V-132 and 14V-349.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture
Reported June 20, 2014Model years 2003–2005NHTSA campaign 14V353000133,207 vehicles affected
Excessive pressure may cause the passenger frontal air bag inflator to rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂs frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel tank may not seal at the pump
Reported July 8, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V2970001,659 vehicles affected
An out-of-specification fuel tank neck may prevent the fuel pump from sealing properly, allowing fuel to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Consequence
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported April 17, 2013Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2013/0491,509,125 vehicles affected
Improperly manufactured propellant wafers may cause the passenger airbag inflator to rupture and deploy abnormally in a crash, increasing injury risk or causing an interior fire. The inflator module will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Power steering hose may crack and leak
Reported May 17, 2012Model years 2003–2007NHTSA campaign 12V222000625,762 vehicles affected
High under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the hose to deteriorate, crack and leak fluid. Fluid on a hot catalytic converter could cause smoke or an under-hood fire. Dealers will install a heat-resistant hose free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
Consequence
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's recall campaign number for the original recall is S39.Honda's recall numbers for the additional vehicles are S59 (Inspection) and S60 (Remedy).Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Side curtain airbag may not deploy
Reported February 1, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V030000347 vehicles affected
A driver or passenger side curtain airbag inflator may not meet specifications, so the airbag may fail to deploy in a crash and increase injury risk. Honda will replace the affected side curtain airbag as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORD AND CROSSTOUR VEHICLES. THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
HONDA WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
ON FEBRUARY 9, 2012, HONDA ADDED THE 2012 HONDA CIVIC AND THE 2012 ACURA MDX TO THE POPULATION REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 627 VEHICLES.ON MARCH 16, 2012 THEY REMOVED THESE VEHICLES LEAVING ONLY 347 MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORDS AND CROSSTOURS.HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS S19 AND S20.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Transmission bearing may cause a stall or vehicle roll
Reported August 4, 2011Model years 2005–2010NHTSA campaign 11V3950001,512,107 vehicles affected
A broken secondary shaft bearing race may cause a short circuit and engine stall. Broken pieces may also jam the parking pawl, allowing the vehicle to roll after being placed in Park. Dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
Remedy
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R89.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Engine oil level may rise and cause engine failure
Reported July 4, 2011Model years 2008–2011DVSA recall R/2011/0558,519 vehicles affected
Fuel dilution during DPF regeneration may raise the oil level, preventing the engine from decelerating as intended or stopping when the ignition is switched off, and potentially causing engine failure. The dealer will update the engine software and replace the oil and filter.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY FAIL
Defect
Due to an inappropriate software setting of the Engine Control Unit the oil level in the engine may increase due to fuel dilution during the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration. If the oil level increases too much it may prevent the engine from decelerating as intended the engine may continue to run even if the ignition is switched off. This may result in engine failure. The driver will not have any warning of this failure.
Remedy
The dealer will rewrite the engine software and replace the engine oil and engine filter.
Engine wiring connector may cause stall
Reported January 6, 2011Model years 2010NHTSA campaign 11V0040002,277 vehicles affected
A failure in the engine wiring harness connector may cause intermittent spark firing or stall the engine, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Consequence
AN ENGINE STALL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Loose suspension bolts or spindle nuts may affect steering
Reported December 16, 2010Model years 2010–2011NHTSA campaign 10V64000010,823 vehicles affected
Front damper bracket bolts or axle spindle nuts may be loose. This can cause noise or loss of steering, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace loose bolts or affected spindle nuts as needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION
Defect
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA'S SAFETY RECALL NO. R60.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Ignition switch may let the key come out of gear
Reported August 5, 2010Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 10V364000551,498 vehicles affected
A deformed ignition switch interlock lever may allow the key to be removed before an automatic transmission is in Park. The vehicle could roll away, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the interlock pin and lever with redesigned components free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DEFORM, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE INTERLOCK FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO BE DEFEATED.
Consequence
REMOVAL OF THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN SHIFTED TO THE PARK POSITION CAN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL INTERLOCK PIN AND LEVER WITHIN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW, DESIGNED COMPONENTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA SAFETY RECALL NO. R44.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Water may corrode the windshield wiper motor
Reported April 11, 2008Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 08V169000351,000 vehicles affected
Water entering the wiper motor may cause corrosion and circuit breaker failure, making the wipers inoperative and increasing crash risk in some conditions. Dealers will inspect the motor, fit a protective cover if there is no corrosion, or replace it if corrosion damage is found.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect
HONDA IS RECALLING 351,000 MY 2003 ACCORD VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING.
Consequence
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION. IF NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ARE PRESENT, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING. IF SIGNS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE OBSERVED ON THE WIPER MOTOR, THE MOTOR WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. Q78.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Fuel pump relay may fail
Reported April 5, 2007Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2007/06118,339 vehicles affected
The fuel pump relay may fail, preventing the engine from starting or causing it to stall. The relay will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The fuel pump relay may fail which will result in either the engine not starting or stalling.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary place the fuel pump relay.
Fuel pump relay wire may break
Reported March 14, 2007Model years 2005NHTSA campaign 07V097000166,561 vehicles affected
A coil wire in the fuel pump relay may break, cutting power to the pump. The engine may not start or could stall without warning while driving, creating a crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the relay free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. Q37 AND Q38.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Seat position sensor wiring may break
Reported January 3, 2007Model years 2004–2005NHTSA campaign 07V00100081,000 vehicles affected
Incorrectly attached or overtightened seat position sensor wiring may break and disable the sensor. The airbag may then deploy at full pressure regardless of seat position, increasing injury risk for smaller drivers in a frontal crash. Dealers will replace the sensor wiring subharness.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR (SPS) DETECTS THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION AND ADJUSTS THE AIR BAG INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDINGLY. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SPS WAS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT FRAME IN THE WRONG LOCATION AND MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. THE SENSOR WIRE MAY BREAK AND CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED, AND THE SPS TO FAIL.
Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE SPS CAUSES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO DEFAULT TO FULL INFLATION PRESSURE, REGARDLESS OF THE SEAT POSITION. FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY FOR SMALLER DRIVERS IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WIRING SUBHARNESS. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. Q31.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Owner's manual has incorrect safety hotline details
Reported July 26, 2006Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 06V2700001,190,000 vehicles affected
The owner's manual gives incorrect contact information for the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline. Owners and dealers will receive a postcard with the correct information and instructions to place it in the manual.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Tire bead may be damaged and lose air
Reported November 28, 2005Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 05V5360001,606 vehicles affected
A tire bead may have been damaged during mounting. If its sealing area is damaged, the tire could lose air while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will remove and inspect all four tires and install a new tire free of charge if damage is found.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES:BEAD
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRES COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON THE WHEELS. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED.
Consequence
IF THE BEAD SEALING AREA IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF AIR COULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOUR TIRES AND INSPECT THEM FOR BEAD AREA DAMAGE. IF THERE IS DAMAGE, A NEW TIRE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. Q04.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Front impact sensor bolts may loosen
Reported November 3, 2005Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 05V510000316 vehicles affected
Loose or missing front impact sensor bolts may prevent the sensor from detecting a crash properly, delaying or preventing front airbag deployment. Dealers will inspect the bolts and retorque them.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ON THE FRONTAL AIRBAG SYSTEM WHERE THE TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS IS MOUNTED, NEAR THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN OR FALL OUT, THE SENSOR MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY DETECT A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DELAYED OR NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAG INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE BUMPER AND RETORQUE THE LOOSE BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 AND ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. P99 AND ACURA Q00 .CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Loose fuse box terminal may cut power to fuel pump
Reported April 5, 2005Model years 2005NHTSA campaign 05V1320001,923 vehicles affected
A loose terminal in the main fuse box may cut power to the fuel pump, preventing the engine from starting or causing it to stall without warning while driving. Dealers will replace the fuse box free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NOS. P73, P74.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Ignition key may be removed before shifting to park
Reported January 28, 2005Model years 1999–2002NHTSA campaign 05V025000486,659 vehicles affected
The ignition interlock may let the key be removed before the transmission is in park. If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could roll and crash. Dealers will inspect the interlock and install a redesigned lever free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NOS.P68, P69.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Driver air bag fabric may tear during deployment
Reported November 18, 2004Model years 2004–2005NHTSA campaign 04V551000257,616 vehicles affected
The driver air bag fabric may tear after contacting the inside of its cover during deployment, reducing protection and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will install a protective fabric flap between the cover and air bag module.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence
A TORN AIR BAG MAY NOT OFFER THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FABRIC FLAP BETWEEN THE AIR BAG MODULE COVER AND THE INNER MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. P54. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Boot wiring harness may be damaged
Reported November 1, 2004Model years 2003–2004DVSA recall R/2004/16116,685 vehicles affected
The wiring harness in the boot is not adequately protected and may be damaged, disabling one or more electrical functions. A corrugated protective tube will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LACK OF PROTECTION TO THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE BOOT
Defect
It has been identified that a wiring harness located in the boot is not adequately protected and is therefore susceptible to damage. Should damage occur on e or more of the electrical functions fed by that harness may be rendered inoperative.
Remedy
Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the subject wiring harness will be protected by the fitment of a corrugated tube.
Instrument panel lights may fail
Reported October 4, 2004Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2004/1192,737 vehicles affected
A transistor failure in the multiplex control system may cause the instrument panel lights to fail. The affected part will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MAY FAIL
Defect
Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled and the affected part replaced.
Instrument panel lights may fail
Reported June 7, 2004Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 04V25600019,572 vehicles affected
Heat buildup may cause the dimmer control to fail, leaving the instrument panel lights out. At night, the driver may be unable to see the gauges, such as the speedometer. Dealers will replace the instrument panel light control unit.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. P36.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Automatic transmission gears may overheat and break
Reported April 15, 2004Model years 2003–2004NHTSA campaign 04V1760001,099,796 vehicles affected
Heat can build up between two transmission gears, causing tooth chipping or gear breakage. The transmission could lock up and cause a crash. Dealers will update the oil cooler return line and, where needed, inspect or replace the transmission.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequence
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NOS. P30 (ODYSSEY AND PILOT),P31 (MDX), P38 (ACCORD) AND P39 (ACURA).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Ignition key may be removable outside Park
Reported October 27, 2003Model years 1998–1999NHTSA campaign 03V423000563,861 vehicles affected
Ignition switch wear may allow the key to be turned off and removed before the transmission is in Park. The vehicle could roll if the parking brake is not engaged. Dealers will inspect for wear and replace parts as needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
HONDA RECALL NO. 03-088/ACURA RECALL NO. 03-034.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Rear seat belts may not retract
Reported July 16, 2003Model years 1996–1998DVSA recall R/2003/07721,667 vehicles affected
A broken webbing spool may prevent a rear seat belt from retracting, leaving it loose and unable to restrain an occupant adequately in an impact. Belts will be inspected; damaged ones will be replaced, and guide clips fitted where spools are undamaged.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT
Defect
The rear seat belt may suffer poor retraction due to a broken webbing spool. A loose seat belt may not provide sufficient restraint to avoid injury in an impact.
Remedy
Examine all seat belts including the front ones and replace any that have damaged spools. Fit a guide clip to the seat belts where the spool is undamaged.
Timing belt may wear and break
Reported August 28, 2002Model years 2002NHTSA campaign 02V22600017,551 vehicles affected
A misaligned water pump pulley may cause the timing belt to rub against a cylinder head bolt and eventually break. The engine could stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the water pump and replace it and the timing belt if defective, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
Consequence
IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PUMPS, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Ignition switch may cause engine to stall
Reported August 6, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/071265,875 vehicles affected
Premature wear of electrical contacts in the ignition switch may cause the engine to stall without warning. A new ignition switch will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL
Defect
Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.
Remedy
Fit a new ignition switch.
Ignition switch contacts may wear and stall engine
Reported May 16, 2002Model years 1997–1999NHTSA campaign 02V1200001,000,000 vehicles affected
High electrical current during starting may degrade ignition switch contacts. Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly
Reported March 14, 2002Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 02V0800002,900 vehicles affected
A poorly welded component in the passenger air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Rear seat belt buckle may be difficult to unfasten
Reported February 8, 2002Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 02V05100016,459 vehicles affected
An improperly manufactured rear center seat belt buckle may be difficult to unfasten after a crash, although the belt should provide protection. Dealers will inspect and replace affected seat belt assemblies free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
Remedy
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Rear seat belt buckle may be difficult to release
Reported December 13, 2001Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 01V38000016,459 vehicles affected
Some rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured. The belts should protect occupants in a crash, but may be difficult to unfasten afterward. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace affected seat belt assemblies, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Rear suspension arms may break
Reported July 14, 2000Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 00V18400019,540 vehicles affected
Improper welding could cause the rear suspension lower arms or control arms to break, reducing vehicle handling and control. Dealers will inspect the arms and replace them if necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING.
Consequence
VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS OR CONTROL ARMS IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 7, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Front suspension ball joint may separate
Reported May 10, 1999Model years 1997–1998NHTSA campaign 99V069000124,875 vehicles affected
The front suspension ball joints may wear prematurely and separate, causing the suspension to collapse, reducing steering control, and causing the vehicle to decelerate. Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 17, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA 1-800-382-2238.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Air conditioning wiring may chafe and short circuit
Reported March 15, 1999Model years 1995–1997DVSA recall R/1998/0812,358 vehicles affected
Incorrect routing may cause the air conditioning wiring harness to chafe and short circuit. The harness will be rerouted and protected; it will be replaced if its insulation is worn through and copper is exposed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POTENTIAL WIRING CHAFE SITUATION AND SHORT CIRCUIT
Defect
Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. This can lead to a short circuit.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the A/C wiring harness re-routed and additional protection added. If any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness will be replaced.
Air conditioning wiring may short circuit
Reported September 22, 1998Model years 1995–1997NHTSA campaign 98V231000967,771 vehicles affected
Improperly routed air conditioning wires can rub together and short, potentially overheating and smoking, causing an engine compartment fire, blown fuse or dead battery. Dealers will correct the routing, replace damaged wiring with exposed copper, and install protective tubing.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN, COUPE AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES EXCEPT THE DX MODEL AND MODELS WITH V6 ENGINES. THE FACTORY INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONER WIRE HARNESS WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALLOWING SOME WIRES TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, EVENTUALLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THE SHORT CIRCUIT CANPOSSIBLY CAUSE THE UNDERHOOD WIREING TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN ALSO RESULT IN A BLOWN FUSE OR DEAD BATTERY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THESE WIRES. ANY HARNESS IMPROPERLY ROUTED WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND THE ROUTING WILL BE CORRECTED. IF ANY INSULATION IS WORN THROUGH AND THE COPPER WIRES ARE EXPOSED, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL PLASTIC TUBING TO PROTECT THE HARNESS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Parking pawl may not engage fully
Reported February 10, 1998Model years 1998NHTSA campaign 98V01800033,966 vehicles affected
An irregularity in the transmission cover can restrict the parking pawl actuator and prevent full engagement, allowing the vehicle to roll while in Park. Dealers will install a collar to ensure proper actuator movement.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (HONDA ACCORD SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 1997 TO JANUARY 10, 1998; COUPES MANUFACTURED DECEMBER 11, DECEMBER 15, 1997, AND JANUARY 5, 1998; ACURA 2.3CL MANUFACTURED OCTOBER 22, 1997 THROUGH JANUARY 7, 1998). DURING MANUFACTURING, THE CASTING DIE CAUSED AN IRREGULARITY IN THE RIGHT-SIDE TRANSMISSION COVER. THIS IRREGULARITY CAN LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATION LEVEL AND PREVENT ADEQUATE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR PAWL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN AN INCLINE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED IN "PARK," INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COLLAR ON THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL TO ENSURE PROPER MOVEMENT OF THE ACTUATION LEVER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).
Front passenger seat belt bracket may separate
Reported December 16, 1997Model years 1998NHTSA campaign 97V22000083 vehicles affected
An improperly welded front passenger seat belt retractor bracket can separate from the body in a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE BODY IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1997.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE AND ARE HAVING THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
Air bag may deploy unexpectedly
Reported October 4, 1996Model years 1995NHTSA campaign 96V217000164,139 vehicles affected
A fault in the air bag control unit can cause unexpected deployment, potentially injuring a properly positioned occupant or more seriously injuring someone out of position. Dealers will replace the control unit.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence
THIS TYPE OF UNANTICIPATED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN ABRASION TO THE HANDS, ARMS, OR FACE OF A PROPERLY-POSITIONED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, OR COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURY TO AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Front seat belt buckle buttons may break
Reported May 24, 1995Model years 1986–1991NHTSA campaign 95V1030013,700,000 vehicles affected
A front seat belt buckle's red release button may break, and pieces may make the buckle operate improperly, reducing crash protection. Owners should check both buckles and contact a dealer promptly if a button is cracked or broken or a buckle fails; repair or replacement is free of charge. A remedy for intact buttons is being developed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR, 4-DOOR AND 5-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AT AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT HONDA/ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Damaged tire valve stems may cause air loss
Reported August 16, 1994Model years 1994NHTSA campaign 94V15500037 vehicles affected
Damaged valve stems may cause tire air loss, leading to steering pull, tire overheating or tire failure and a possible crash. Dealers will inspect all tires and replace damaged valve stems.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES:VALVE
Defect
THE TIRE VALVE STEMS WERE DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE.
Consequence
SIGNIFICANT AIR LOSS CAN RESULT IN STEERING PULL,TIRE OVERHEATING, AND EVENTUAL TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL TIRES TO DETERMINE IF THE VALVE STEMS WERE DAMAGED. ANY DAMAGED TIRE STEMS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: TIRES; VALVE STEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR COUPE AND 4-DOOR SEDANS.NOTE: ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND TIRES WITH DAMAGED VALVE STEMS HAVEBEEN REPLACED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS COMPLETED.
Rear seat belt retractors may lock at the wrong angle
Reported April 22, 1993Model years 1990–1993NHTSA campaign 93V05600045,958 vehicles affected
The rear outboard seat belts may lock at angles outside the required range, increasing the risk of injury in a sudden stop or crash. The sensor in the rear seat belt retractor will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect
THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence
NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Corroded fuel pipes may leak
Reported April 15, 1993Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 92V028001920,583 vehicles affected
If the plastic coating on a fuel filler or breather pipe is damaged, trapped salt water may corrode the pipe and allow fuel or vapours to leak, creating a fire risk near an ignition source. Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded pipes.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPAIRS WILL BE MADE TO VEHICLES WITH CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS IN AREAS WHERE SALT AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE AREUSED IN SNOW AND ICE CONTROL.NOTE: THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF NHTSA RECALL 92V028000. HONDA HAS INCLUDED 1986AND 1987 ACCORDS BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 13, 1985 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 1987, AS WELLAS 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 AND 1987 PRELUDES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 9, 1982 ANDMAY 7, 1987.
Corroded fuel pipes may leak
Reported March 3, 1992Model years 1983–1985NHTSA campaign 92V028000903,219 vehicles affected
If the plastic coating on a fuel filler or breather pipe is damaged, trapped salt water may corrode the pipe and allow fuel or vapours to leak, creating a fire risk near an ignition source. Corroded pipes will be cleaned and recoated or replaced as needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect
IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS IN AREAS WHERE SALT AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE AREUSED IN SNOW AND ICE CONTROL.
Cargo light short circuit may cause a fire
Reported November 8, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V19500019,688 vehicles affected
A loose washer in the cargo light may cause a short circuit when the tailgate is open and the light switch is in the middle position. The switch could overheat and cause a cargo compartment fire. The washers will be removed, and damaged light assemblies replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect
A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.
Consequence
THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: CARGO LIGHTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS.
Front seat belts may be installed on the wrong side
Reported October 22, 1991Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 91V18500018 vehicles affected
A seat belt installed on the wrong side may not pull out of its retractor, leaving the occupant without a usable belt and increasing injury risk in a sudden stop or crash. The correct belt assemblies will be installed on the correct sides.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. SOME LEFT SEAT SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED ON THE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR.
Consequence
A SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OFTHE CAR CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR BECAUSE OF THE MOUNTING ANGLE,MAKING THE SAFETY BELT UNUSABLE, AND THE SEAT OCCUPANT OF AN UNUSABLE SEAT BELTWOULD BE EXPOSED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES ON THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE CAR.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: HONDA AMERICA INFORMED THIS AGENCY THAT ALL CORRECTIONS WERE MADE AT THEFACTORY.
Required safety information is missing from manual
Reported October 29, 1987Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 87V17100099,088 vehicles affected
The owner's manual omits information required by the stated safety standard. The remedy is to add adhesive-backed correction pages to existing manuals.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Consequence
VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
Remedy
UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.
Notes
SYSTEM: OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS.
Voltage regulator may overcharge
Reported December 7, 1983Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 83V13000047,253 vehicles affected
A manufacturing error in the voltage regulator's integrated circuit may cause overcharging. A new voltage regulator will be installed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect
VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
Remedy
ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; VOLTAGE REGULATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERCHARGING CAN DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND MAY RESULT INLOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF LIGHTS AND ENGINE IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Tire repair kit bottle cap may detach

Front passenger seat weight sensor may short circuit

Driver's seat may become loose

Software error may cause loss of drive power

Driveshaft may corrode and break

Driver's seat may become unsecured

High-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak

Passenger seat weight sensor may short circuit

Fuel pump may fail

Front seat belt pretensioner may be missing a rivet

Transmission may cause loss of drive power

VSA modulator may leak brake fluid

Front seat belt buckle may not latch

Seat belt retractor may not secure a child restraint

Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine

DC-DC converter may stop charging the 12-volt battery

Body control module software may disrupt vehicle systems

Drive shafts may break

Driver airbag inflator may deploy slowly or rupture

Fuel pump may fail and stall engine

Replacement driver air bag inflator may rupture or underinflate

Driver air bag inflator may rupture or underinflate

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag inflator may explode

Passenger air bag inflator may explode

Driver air bag inflator may explode

Driver airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag inflator may be installed incorrectly

Driver air bag inflator may explode

Passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended

Fuel pump performance may be reduced

Passenger airbag inflator may explode

Rearview camera display may not work properly

Passenger airbag may be installed incorrectly

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag inflator may explode

Passenger air bag inflator may be installed incorrectly

Battery sensor housing may allow moisture in

Battery sensor may short circuit

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

Airbag inflator may burst and expel metal fragments

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag module may be incorrect

Airbag control unit may corrode and fail

Hybrid system may disable engine and stall

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

Driver air bag inflator may rupture

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Connecting rod bolts may cause engine failure

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

Fuel tank may not seal at the pump

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Power steering hose may crack and leak

Side curtain airbag may not deploy

Transmission bearing may cause a stall or vehicle roll

Engine oil level may rise and cause engine failure

Engine wiring connector may cause stall

Loose suspension bolts or spindle nuts may affect steering

Ignition switch may let the key come out of gear

Water may corrode the windshield wiper motor

Fuel pump relay may fail

Fuel pump relay wire may break

Seat position sensor wiring may break

Owner's manual has incorrect safety hotline details

Tire bead may be damaged and lose air

Front impact sensor bolts may loosen

Loose fuse box terminal may cut power to fuel pump

Ignition key may be removed before shifting to park

Driver air bag fabric may tear during deployment

Boot wiring harness may be damaged

Instrument panel lights may fail

Instrument panel lights may fail

Automatic transmission gears may overheat and break

Ignition key may be removable outside Park

Rear seat belts may not retract

Timing belt may wear and break