The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger 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 passenger 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 F5F and Q5E.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-502 (19V502000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | F5F, Q5E |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | June 27, 2019 |
| Owners notified | August 12, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 9,555 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
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
- 2013 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
- 2015 Honda Crosstour
- 2009 Honda Fit
- 2010 Honda Fit
- 2011 Honda Fit
- 2012 Honda Fit
- 2013 Honda Fit
- 2014 Honda Fit EV
- 2010 Honda Insight
- 2011 Honda Insight
- 2012 Honda Insight
- 2013 Honda Insight
- 2014 Honda Insight
- 2009 Honda Pilot
- 2010 Honda Pilot
- 2011 Honda Pilot
- 2012 Honda Pilot
- 2013 Honda Pilot
- 2014 Honda Pilot
- 2015 Honda Pilot
Plus 4 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-502 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 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 F5F and Q5E.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 9,555 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.