The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-178 (16V178000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | JZ3 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | March 30, 2016 |
| Owners notified | May 2, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 11,602 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-178 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 11,602 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.