Honda Accord, Civic +8 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Honda Accord, Civic, Cr-V, Element, Odyssey, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, Ridgeline, Fit, Civic GX · 2001–2014 — about 1.7M vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational