Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in a parking lot, the air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact mentioned the vehicle was able to be driven. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer Honda of hackettstown located at 48 us-46, hackettstown, nj 07840 where it was diagnosed and determined that the cable reel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed for the second time with needing electronic component unit to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 96V217000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 148,558.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. While driving 5 MPH, the front passenger side air bag deployed without warning or impact. As a result, the front seat passenger sustained injuries to the left hand. Medical attention was not required. Also, the windshield shattered but was still intact. The contact was unaware if metal fragments were projected when the air bag deployed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact scheduled an appointment with scholfield Honda (7017 e kellogg dr, wichita, ks 67207 [phone]) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware. Of the failure. The failure mileage was 274,799.
Takata recall: tl* the contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS warning light remained illuminated for longer than two years. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 96V217000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hendrick Honda (8901 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the SRS component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 300,000.
On November 12, 2004, I noticed the SRS light came on and stay on the entire time that I drove the car. (it still does to this day.) on November 16, I took it to classic Honda of san marcos, tx--dealer #208339--for a check up. They informed me that the SRS control unit needs to be replaced. The vehicle is a 1995 Honda Accord station wagon, manufactured in January 1995. The mileage was 89,000 miles when the problem occurred. The owner's manual states "when the car is 10 years old, have the dealer inspect the [SRS] system." so the expectation is that the system should function normally for at least 10 years. The SRS system is one of the safety equipment, much like the seat belt. I know Honda has a lifetime warranty on the seat belt and the replacement muffler. I feel that the SRS system should carry a lifetime warranty as well because it provides additional safety. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord ex. While driving approximately 2 MPH approaching a traffic stop signal, the contact heard a loud noise followed by the front driver side air bag abruptly deploying with an emittance of smoke. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact sustained bruises to the left arm and ribs. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified and they advised that based on the age of the vehicle the failure was viewed as an accident. Also, the manufacturer stated that the failure could possibly occur whenever encountering a pothole or during rapid deceleration. There was a recall associated with the defect under NHTSA campaign id number 96V217000 (air bags). However, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. …
Tl* - the contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on 12/27/1997 the dealer installed a new SRS control unit. A few months after the repair, she began having problems with the SRS consistently engaging, and had the SRS reset on four different occasions since getting a new one on 12/27/1997. The SRS light continued to stay on. The contact stated that the last time it was reset was 2003, and a month later ,the light turned on again, and it has been on every since. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on this component, but this vehicle id number is not included due to the VIN. The contact stated the vehicle could not pass inspection because of the SRS light being on. The contact would like the vehicle to be included in the safety recall. The consumer complained about an exhaust noise coming from the vehicle, so the dealer installed an exhaust kit. …
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph the front driver and passenger airbags deployed without incident. As a result minor injuries to the driver's forearm and the passenger's head were sustained. The vehicle did not impact any known road debris. The driver maintained control of the vehicle after the incident. The airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the accident. The police department was alerted and a report was filed. The vehicle was driven away from the incident and returned to the contact's residence. The insurance company had the vehicle towed to the dealership which determined this was a manufacturing defect. The manufacturer was alerted but will only speak with the insurance company. There was NHTSA recall, # 96V217000 issued in 1996 for an unwarranted deployment of the airbags. …
My SRS light has come on and when I had it checked by the mechanic I was told that the SRS control unit had failed and needed replacing, to the tune of ~$500. I researched your recall data base and found that a recall was issued in sept of 1996 (96V217000). This recall replaced the SRS control unit. When I called Honda I was told that recall did not apply to my vehicle. My VIN # is [redacted]. While researching this problem I have discovered there are a lot of these units failing on hondas and I was wondering if this recall should have covered a broader universe of vehicles. Updated 07/25/2012
Related recalls
Air bags
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit can cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SRS electronic control unit in the air bag system.
NHTSA investigations
Oversensitive air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
Airbag complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 211 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Honda Accord, 39% of the model year's 543 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (122 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Honda Accord airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 96V-217 (air bags, Oct 4, 1996). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Honda Accord airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 115,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 61 crashes, 0 fires and 50 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.