The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
The risk
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-268 (18V268000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | C1X, N2L, U2M |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | April 26, 2018 |
| Owners notified | June 22, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,335 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2003 Honda Accord
- 2004 Honda Accord
- 2005 Honda Accord
- 2006 Honda Accord
- 2007 Honda Accord
- 2008 Honda Accord
- 2009 Honda Accord
- 2010 Honda Accord
- 2011 Honda Accord
- 2012 Honda Accord
- 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
- 2001 Honda Civic
- 2002 Honda Civic
- 2003 Honda Civic
- 2004 Honda Civic
- 2005 Honda Civic
- 2006 Honda Civic
- 2007 Honda Civic
- 2008 Honda Civic
- 2009 Honda Civic
- 2010 Honda Civic
- 2011 Honda Civic
- 2002 Honda CR-V
- 2003 Honda CR-V
- 2004 Honda CR-V
- 2005 Honda CR-V
- 2006 Honda CR-V
- 2007 Honda CR-V
- 2008 Honda CR-V
- 2009 Honda CR-V
- 2010 Honda CR-V
- 2011 Honda CR-V
- 2003 Honda Element
- 2004 Honda Element
- 2006 Honda Element
- 2007 Honda Element
- 2008 Honda Element
- 2011 Honda Element
- 2007 Honda Fit
- 2009 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Fit
- 2011 Honda Fit
- 2012 Honda Fit
- 2013 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Insight
- 2011 Honda Insight
- 2012 Honda Insight
- 2002 Honda Odyssey
- 2003 Honda Odyssey
- 2004 Honda Odyssey
- 2003 Honda Pilot
- 2004 Honda Pilot
- 2005 Honda Pilot
- 2006 Honda Pilot
- 2007 Honda Pilot
- 2008 Honda Pilot
- 2009 Honda Pilot
- 2010 Honda Pilot
- 2011 Honda Pilot
- 2012 Honda Pilot
- 2012 Honda Ridgeline
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2003 Honda Accord airbag problems 318
- 2004 Honda Accord airbag problems 251
- 2005 Honda Accord airbag problems 209
- 2006 Honda Accord airbag problems 130
- 2007 Honda Accord airbag problems 160
- 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
- 2001 Honda Civic airbag problems 310
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-268 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. 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 1,335 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.