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 1999 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was high resistance in the front driver's side air bag due to the air bag connector failure. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
The SRS light indicator is lit showing airbag malfunction unbreaks there is a 10 or clip where the brake pad is located that is broken and leaves the break end break mode leaving my brake lights on after engine shut off
My vehicle was in the left turn lane waiting for the light to turn green. I went and didnt realize the far right lane was for parking only on a 1 way street left headed east it was a 1 way with 2 lanes moving forward a 1 lane next to the curb where vehicles park in front of there residents. I slammed into the back of the parked white Chevy truck. My vehicle came to a sudden stop forcing my body forward towards the windshield. My seatbelt only restrained my body so far so I used my foot to apply the brake. My cars passenger side air bag did deploy but the drivers side did not. My vehicle needed to be towed because it was not drivable. I then later had a friend drive me to the emergency room. I didnt want to go by ambulance due to pandemic in place. About 2 to 3 weeks later I recieved the recall letter in my mailbox. Since the accident I have been unable to work or even daily functions. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, when the front driver side tire blew out and she lost control of the vehicle and impacted another vehicle. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy completely. The contact sustained injury her left shoulder with the seat belt. The contact stated did seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to her residence after the accident. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and had the air bags and tire were replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (airbags) on 10/21/2020. The contact still had not contact dealer or manufacturer regarding the letter. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact's vehicle collided into another vehicle and none of the frontal air bags deployed. The cause of the failure was unknown the contact sustained bruises and a concussion while traveling at approximately 20 MPH from a red light, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and the contact crashed rear-ended the vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. The contact sustained chest bruises and contusion that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags), after the collision. The approximate failure mileage was 406,609.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact ran into a ditch and crashed into trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to head, left shoulder and right knee which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000. ....updated 01/23/15 updated 02/18/15
I was driving my vehicle and I over corrected and ended up going down hill hitting this drainage pipe thing with cement walls I flipped 3 times and my air bags did not deploy I suffered a broken neck from this wreck
I was driving at a very slow speed of 15 MPH on 11/21/14. I tapped a curb in a parking lot and the airbags deployed. An officer was called to the scene and was also surprised that the airbags deployed without any front-end damage or with such a slight impact. A mechanic also verified that there was no under-carriage damage and was also puzzled as to why this happened. We contacted Honda of America who was not only rude but was not the least bit helpful. We are hoping for some assistance, especially in light of the vast recall of the Takata airbags which is what we have. Due to the age of our car, we dropped the collision coverage and the airbags were considered to be covered under collision. We are not financially able to purchase another vehicle and this is a very expensive repair. Thank you so much for any help you can give us.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and the air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 104,000 updated 02/06/12 the consumer stated the air bag tried to deploy. Updated 03/05/12
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the contact crashed into another vehicle from the side. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy on the vehicle. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed, but the failure of the air bags had not been inspected. The contact stated the vehicle had not had a previous problem with the air bags. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages were 153,000.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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…
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.
Airbag complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1999 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 74 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Honda Accord, 7% of the model year's 1,135 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (26 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Honda Accord airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-026 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Accord airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 32 crashes, 0 fires and 23 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.