2010 Honda Civic Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  1
• Side/window
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  619%
• 25k–50k
  619%
• 50k–75k
  413%
• 75k–100k
  723%
• 100k–150k
  723%
• 150k+
  13%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Honda Civic owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact's wife stated while driving 45-50 mph and suddenly the vehicle hydroplaned, the contact's wife lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree, the vehicle then rolled three times then crashed into a telephone pole where the vehicle came into a stop. The frontal air bags did not deploy but the side air bags did deploy. The contact sustained inquires to her c3 and c4 vertebrae's, bruising to the body that was treated medically at a hospital. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was determined destroyed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V042000 (AIR BAGS) however the VIN was not included. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 20 MPH, the driver-side air bag curtain deployed without any impact, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and struck the curb on the passenger side. The inside of the vehicle was damaged due to the deployment of the air bag. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact was severely injured and had to seek medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the air bag deploy because she struck the curb. The failure mileage was 142,000.

I purchased a used Honda Civic last summer. This year I started receiving recall notices. I did not respond until the notice told me that they could provide a loaner because I don't have a ride to drop off and pick up the vehicle. I have made at least 4 attempts over the last couple of months to remedy the airbag situation, but the Honda representatives were not willing to set up a loaner vehicle. Then when they finally seemed like it would happen, I was told that I don't have the right insurance and they won't do it for that reason. I know the company needs to fix millions of these air bags and are trying to save money but, I need them to fix mine too. Now they say they can't accommodate my situation. I am asking Honda to please fix my airbag. The attached flyer states that it is dangerous and deadly and that they would do it. Thank you

Airbag deployed unexpectedly while I was driving through a construction zone - I think it was right when I drove onto a metal construction plate. This would have been very bad if a car was right behind me. I do not have the car for inspection, since due to the cost of replacing the airbag system my insurance declared it a total loss and picked it up for salvage although the car was otherwise in great working condition with no other damage. However I have many pictures of my car from all angles that were taken for insurance purposes. No one else inspected the car in person before it was picked up since my insurance wanted to do a virtual inspection. There were zero warnings of the problem before it happened.

While driving to work on December 20th, all of my curtain air bags and driver side air bags deployed without cause or warning. I brought it in to a Honda dealership to be inspected and I was told I was at fault even though it was an equipment error. There were no lights on my dash indicating the sensors on my 2010 Honda civic were not functioning properly. Thankfully I was not on any highway during the the incident or more serious trouble could have occurred. There was a ringing in my left ear for days after the incident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 25-30 MPH through an intersection, a large truck crashed into the front driver's side fender of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. Prior to the collision, there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that she did not seek medical attention, but was disabled due to back and neck injuries prior to the collision. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for the air bag deployment failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received letters from tk holdings, alerting her that the air bag manufacturer filed for bankruptcy. Two months prior to the collision, the vehicle was taken to Honda of grays harbor (1720 simpson ave, aberdeen, wa 98520, [phone]). …

My daughter was driving this vehicle , just departing from a red light in the middle of the intersection, a newer tahoe slammed their brakes on suddenly, the Civic was completely under the tahoe, the car (Civic) was totaled. Front bumper completely off the car. Although the car was a complete loss, as I came onto the scene I noticed the airbags did not deploy at all. I asked the police investigator why. He did not have an answer and thought it was very unusual. I then called the Honda corporation as well as the insurance company. They say "due to the low speed impact, they usually do not set off the sensors. What? The entire bumper where the sensors are located was ripped completely off, yet they say it was due to low speed impact. My daughter had major whip-lash, her chest was bruised very badly by the steering wheel and is still having pain in her top back. …

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic. While driving 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle slid on a piece of ice and crashed into another vehicle and a guardrail. The air bags deployed after the crash. The contact also mentioned that the seat belt did not lock when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact sustained whiplash and injuries to the head from the steering wheel. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and then later towed to the contact's insurance company where it was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,416.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic coupe. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown air bag recall. A few weeks later, the contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, another vehicle was approaching from the highway ramp and lost control of the vehicle attempting to avoid a crash. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete barrier. No airbags deployed. The contact sustained back, neck, joints, concussion, bruises and cuts that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The police towed the vehicle to an impound lot. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic. After stopping the vehicle, the contact was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. Stevenson Honda of wilmington (821 s college rd, wilmington, nc) was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from swelling, and severe pain. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

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