Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2014 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on a two-lane road, the contact pressed the brake pedal to avoid rear-ending the vehicle in front. The contact indicated that when pressing the brake pedal, the driver's air bag erroneously deployed, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a guardrail, where the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle in front was not crashed into and left the scene after witnessing the crash into the guardrail. The contact sustained severe facial and oral injuries along with a concussion, chest and arm bruising, which required medical treatment. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. …
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving through a construction zone at 55 MPH, an aggressive driver hit the front passenger side of the vehicle and drove off. The air bags did not deploy upon impact and the seat belts did secure the driver as needed. The contact's boyfriend sustained bruises on the neck, lower back, and left arm; the contact's boyfriend had yet to seek medical attention. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled due to the accident. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The contact did not attempt to file a complaint online.
I was in a major car accident. My Honda CR-V air bags did not deploy. Due to the accident I have a neck and back injury. My insurance company has declared my vehicle a total loss. Millions of Americans are driving Honda CR-Vs and due to air bag failure their lives are at risk in the case of a collision. I have called Honda and asked them to investigate the failure of their air bags deployment. They have refused to do so. I am requesting the NHTSA investigate Honda CR-Vs air bag malfunction and help to save many Americans lives. My case number with Honda is [redacted]
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's side sensor had been damaged and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.
My vehicle was involved in an accident on the highway in which no front airbags were deployed. I'm grateful that my family and I weren't seriously injured. My Vin# shows that their aren't any recalls on my vehicle but feel there may be something wrong with my airbags.
I hit a pothole in my car, and the side roof airbags deployed, compressing my neck and back, and left me with a head and back injury. No other airbags deployed, and there isn't a single mark on the body of my car. No warning or indication lights at all prior to the incident. I have not made an insurance claim or police report, there were no passengers or other drivers involved. I am not prepared to pay a deductible for repairs that were unexpected and no fault of my own. The airbag deployed for no reason, and I do not want to liable for the repair costs. This also likely totaled my car, and I'm very lucky my son was not in the car with me at the time.
On the passenger side the airbag light came on and it won't go off. I'm the only one that drives my car. I don't drive that much! The only time I drive is, when I'm going grocery shopping in morning's and on weekends running a few errands in the morning's time. I only had this car for five years and a half.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Honda CR-v. While driving 2 MPH and making a left turn, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a broken arm and foot injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-v. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact sideswiped another vehicle and crashed head on into a lamp post. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that while turning at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle lunged forward and crashed head on into a lamp post while turning. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle sustained extensive front driver side damage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,300.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
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 CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2014 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Honda CR-V, 5% of the model year's 587 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Honda CR-V airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2014 Honda CR-V, though it has 1 recall 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 CR-V airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 29,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 17 crashes, 1 fire and 23 injuries and 2 deaths 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.