NHTSA Recall 19V499000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,947 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Acura Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V499000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q5A, Y58 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | June 27, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver 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.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver 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 Q5A and Y58.
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 19V499000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura Cl | 2003 |
| Acura MDX | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Acura TL | 2002, 2003 |
| Honda Accord | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| 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 |
| Honda Element | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2006 |
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.