Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 59 MPH, another vehicle ahead of the vehicle in front of hers unexpectedly stopped, causing a three-vehicle rear-ended collision. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The front driver's side air bag deployed, but the side air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a vehicle lot but was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,389.
The contact owned a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, in heavy traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended by the vehicle behind. As a result, the vehicle was propelled forward and was hit by an unknown vehicle, and was then hit by another vehicle, which caused the vehicle to spin around and hit the concrete median, where it came to a stop. Unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. None of the air bags deployed. The contact stated it was an eight-vehicle accident. The contact suffered injuries to the head when she impacted the B-pillar, a torn meniscus on the left knee, abrasions on the chest, clavicle, and side from the seatbelt, and lower back. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the city impound. The insurance company was contacted. …
My son and I were involved in a hit and run car accident last night my car was hit from both front and back, my son was sitting passenger and his airbag deployed however my drivers side air bag did not deploy during time of incident or at all.
I had a accident with the car and none of the airbags deployed and my son is severely injured in neck and shoulder. Its not yet inspected that is the airbag is faulty or not. No warning signs on dashboard.
I was stopped - was hit head on by an out of control driver whose car spun around, hit my car on driver's side and pushed me into a stone wall damaging the car on the passenger's side also. The airbag on my car (driver's side) deployed and I got second degree burns on my wrists and arms from the airbag and am now being treated at a burn center for second degree burns. I had gloves on and the burn went through the gloves putting holes in them. This was a terrible crash causing over $11,000.00 damage to my car and I have no idea what my medical bills are. I feel this airbag had to be defective. It also concerns me that my car was hit head on and on both sides and only the airbag on the driver's side deployed. All the airbags in this car must be defective or certainly not working properly.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Honda Accord. While driving at 20 MPH, the air bags deployed without impact. As a result, the contact then crashed into a cement street light due to not being able to view the roadway. The contact sustained some fractured ribs, a concussion, fractured some teeth and injured their face/neck/chest/back. Medical attention was required. Their was no one else in the vehicle with the contact. Their was no other vehicle involved. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact called Honda escondido (1700 auto park way n, escondido, ca 92029 [phone]) and provided no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The crash was not related to any recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, another vehicle failed to yield and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The front passenger side air bag deployed and a smokey substance emitted; however, the driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, right shoulder, and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000. Phone call 3/18/2015: there was a belted front passenger.... Updated 03/19/15 updated 6/11/15 updated 6/19/2015 updated 7/16/2015.......updated 12/17/15 updated 9/28/2017
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Honda Accord. While driving 25 MPH in a residential area, the air bag deployed without warning or an impact. The air bag knocked the contact unconscious. When the contact woke up, the vehicle had crashed into a street pole. The other air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained broken teeth, a back injury, neck and knee pains, and a gash on her forehead. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The contact's insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist the dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl contact owned a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the frontal driver side air bag deployed without impact. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed on to a utility pole. The police was present and a report was filed number: 18007031. The contact went to the hospital taken by a family member, treated and released. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The insurance company labeled the vehicle destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,900.
Not sure if this is a "Takata recall." auto accident on major interstate, breaking and moving about 10-15 MPH when vehicle was struck various times. The vehicle was struck in the rear driver side, then took a front strike with the vehicle in front while also receiving a driver side hit along the door, rearview mirror area, and front tire. The vehicle then was pushed into a guardrail from strikes to the car in the upper front and side region of the drivers side. No airbags deployed during the accident or after, though equipped with several airbag locations. The seatbelt remained moveable and did not tense/lock up.
NHTSA investigations
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.
Airbag complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2014 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Honda Accord, 4% of the model year's 982 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Honda Accord airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2014 Honda Accord, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Honda Accord airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles, and 43% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 20 crashes, 0 fires and 15 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.