The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
The risk
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-378 (19V378000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | M4O, P4R, T4Q, W4P |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | May 16, 2019 |
| Owners notified | July 5, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 19,138 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2009 Acura TSX
- 2010 Acura TSX
- 2011 Acura TSX
- 2012 Acura TSX
- 2013 Acura TSX
- 2014 Acura TSX
- 2011 Acura TSX Sport
- 2012 Acura TSX Sport
- 2013 Acura TSX Sport
- 2010 Acura ZDX
- 2011 Acura ZDX
- 2012 Acura ZDX
- 2008 Honda Accord
- 2009 Honda Accord
- 2010 Honda Accord
- 2011 Honda Accord
- 2012 Honda Accord
- 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
- 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
- 2006 Honda Civic
- 2007 Honda Civic
- 2008 Honda Civic
- 2009 Honda Civic
- 2010 Honda Civic
- 2011 Honda Civic
- 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2007 Honda CR-V
- 2008 Honda CR-V
- 2009 Honda CR-V
- 2010 Honda CR-V
- 2011 Honda CR-V
- 2012 Honda Crosstour
- 2013 Honda Crosstour
- 2014 Honda Crosstour
- 2009 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Fit
- 2011 Honda Fit
- 2012 Honda Fit
- 2013 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Insight
- 2011 Honda Insight
- 2012 Honda Insight
- 2013 Honda Insight
- 2009 Honda Pilot
- 2010 Honda Pilot
- 2011 Honda Pilot
- 2012 Honda Pilot
- 2013 Honda Pilot
- 2014 Honda Pilot
- 2015 Honda Pilot
Plus 6 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
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
- 2013 Acura TSX airbag problems 5
- 2014 Acura TSX airbag problems 1
- 2010 Acura ZDX airbag problems 6
- 2011 Acura ZDX airbag problems 1
- 2008 Honda Accord airbag problems 379
- 2009 Honda Accord airbag problems 144
- 2010 Honda Accord airbag problems 134
- 2011 Honda Accord airbag problems 115
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-378 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. 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 19,138 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.