The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 20V-027 (20V027000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | U6R, H6S |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | January 17, 2020 |
| Owners notified | October 1, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 875,966 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2001 Acura CL airbag problems 32
- 2002 Acura CL airbag problems 5
- 2001 Acura MDX airbag problems 18
- 2002 Acura MDX airbag problems 23
- 2000 Acura RL airbag problems 26
- 2001 Acura RL airbag problems 5
- 2002 Acura RL airbag problems 18
- 2003 Acura RL airbag problems 6
- 2000 Acura TL airbag problems 62
- 2001 Acura TL airbag problems 15
- 2000 Honda Accord airbag problems 454
- 2000 Honda Civic airbag problems 82
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 20V-027 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 875,966 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.