NHTSA Recall 18V268000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,335 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V268000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C1X, N2L, U2M |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | April 26, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Safety risk
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V268000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 |
| Honda Civic | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda CR-V | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Element | 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Honda Fit | 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.