DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> Honda Motor Companyis recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles over a defect that could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration flagged a defect in the passenger seat weight detector that could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
The weight sensor may crack and short-circuit after exposure to humidity. The defect means in a crash, airbags could deploy even if the occupant is below a certain size threshold, including children or infants in car seats.
No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with the defect, Honda said.
Dealers will replace the weight sensors at no charge.
Affected vehicles include;
- 2017-2020 and 2022-2026 Acura MDX
- 2019-2024 Acura RDX
- 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX
- 2016-2022 Honda Accord
- 2017-2022 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2016-2022 Honda Civic
- 2017-2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
- 2017-2018, 2021 Honda Civic Type R
- 2017-2022 Honda CR-V
- 2020-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
- 2018-2020 Honda Fit
- 2019-2021 Honda HR-V
- 2019-2022 Honda Insight
- 2018-2026 Honda Odyssey
- 2019-2021 Honda Passport
- 2017-2022 Honda Pilot
- 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline
Owner notification letters will be mailed out starting July 6, 2026.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your vehicle has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA Recall Site or CheckTopProtect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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