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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V268📅 May 1, 2018

2001–2011 Honda Civic & 2003–2012 Honda Accord + 8 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V268000
Manufacturer recall #
C1X, N2L, U2M
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,335
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Owner phone
1-888-234-2138
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 22, 2018
Built
Aug 25, 2009 – Oct 4, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V268 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V268?

2001–2011 Honda Civic & 2003–2012 Honda Accord + 8 more. 1,335 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-234-2138.