NHTSA Recall 19V502000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,555 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Acura TSX.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V502000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F5F, Q5E |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER 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 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger 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 passenger 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 F5F and Q5E.
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 19V502000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura TSX | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura ZDX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda Accord | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Civic | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Civic GX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda Crosstour | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Honda Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda Fit EV | 2014 |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Honda Pilot | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.