The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-500 (19V500000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | S5B, W59 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | June 27, 2019 |
| Owners notified | August 12, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,558 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2013 Acura ILX
- 2015 Acura RDX
- 2005 Acura RL
- 2006 Acura RL
- 2007 Acura RL
- 2008 Acura RL
- 2009 Acura RL
- 2010 Acura RL
- 2012 Acura RL
- 2009 Acura TL
- 2010 Acura TL
- 2011 Acura TL
- 2012 Acura TL
- 2013 Acura TL
- 2014 Acura TL
- 2010 Acura ZDX
- 2012 Acura ZDX
- 2007 Honda CR-V
- 2008 Honda CR-V
- 2009 Honda CR-V
- 2010 Honda CR-V
- 2011 Honda CR-V
- 2011 Honda CR-Z
- 2012 Honda CR-Z
- 2013 Honda CR-Z
- 2015 Honda CR-Z
- 2009 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Fit
- 2011 Honda Fit
- 2012 Honda Fit
- 2013 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Insight
- 2011 Honda Insight
- 2013 Honda Insight
- 2007 Honda Ridgeline
- 2008 Honda Ridgeline
- 2009 Honda Ridgeline
- 2010 Honda Ridgeline
- 2011 Honda Ridgeline
- 2012 Honda Ridgeline
- 2013 Honda Ridgeline
- 2014 Honda Ridgeline
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2013 Acura ILX airbag problems 25
- 2015 Acura RDX airbag problems 33
- 2005 Acura RL airbag problems 36
- 2006 Acura RL airbag problems 9
- 2007 Acura RL airbag problems 7
- 2008 Acura RL airbag problems 8
- 2009 Acura RL airbag problems 3
- 2010 Acura RL airbag problems 7
- 2009 Acura TL airbag problems 19
- 2010 Acura TL airbag problems 34
- 2011 Acura TL airbag problems 13
- 2012 Acura TL airbag problems 43
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-500 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,558 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.