NHTSA Recall 19V182000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Acura Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V182000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | U40,M45,O41,G44 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | March 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Safety risk
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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 19V182000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura Cl | 2003 |
| Acura ILX | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Acura ILX Hybrid | 2013, 2014 |
| Acura MDX | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Acura RDX | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Acura TL | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura ZDX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda Accord | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Honda Civic | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Honda Civic GX | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Honda CR-V | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Element | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Fit | 2007 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.