The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-545 (17V545000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | O07,Y0A,N06,G05,M04 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | August 31, 2017 |
| Owners notified | October 30, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,257 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2009 Acura TSX
- 2010 Acura TSX
- 2011 Acura TSX
- 2012 Acura TSX
- 2008 Honda Accord
- 2009 Honda Accord
- 2010 Honda Accord
- 2011 Honda Accord
- 2012 Honda Accord
- 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
- 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
- 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
- 2006 Honda Civic
- 2007 Honda Civic
- 2008 Honda Civic
- 2009 Honda Civic
- 2010 Honda Civic
- 2011 Honda Civic
- 2007 Honda CR-V
- 2008 Honda CR-V
- 2009 Honda CR-V
- 2010 Honda CR-V
- 2011 Honda CR-V
- 2009 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Fit
- 2011 Honda Fit
- 2012 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Insight
- 2011 Honda Insight
- 2012 Honda Insight
- 2009 Honda Pilot
- 2010 Honda Pilot
- 2011 Honda Pilot
- 2012 Honda Pilot
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2009 Acura TSX airbag problems 27
- 2010 Acura TSX airbag problems 20
- 2011 Acura TSX airbag problems 11
- 2012 Acura TSX airbag problems 6
- 2008 Honda Accord airbag problems 379
- 2009 Honda Accord airbag problems 144
- 2010 Honda Accord airbag problems 134
- 2011 Honda Accord airbag problems 115
- 2012 Honda Accord airbag problems 56
- 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour airbag problems 5
- 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour airbag problems 3
- 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour airbag problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-545 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,257 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.