The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
The risk
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-158 (23V158000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly |
| Report date | March 9, 2023 |
| Owners notified | April 18, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 448,613 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
- 2019 Acura RDX seat belt problems 4
- 2020 Acura RDX seat belt problems 1
- 2018 Honda Accord seat belt problems 30
- 2019 Honda Accord seat belt problems 8
- 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid seat belt problems 3
- 2017 Honda CR-V seat belt problems 32
- 2018 Honda CR-V seat belt problems 25
- 2019 Honda CR-V seat belt problems 10
- 2020 Honda CR-V seat belt problems 10
- 2019 Honda Insight seat belt problems 4
- 2018 Honda Odyssey seat belt problems 10
- 2019 Honda Odyssey seat belt problems 10
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-158 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. 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 448,613 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.