Torrance, CA – July 13, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which also owns the Acura brand, is recalling 98,892 vehicles whose passenger airbags may inadvertently deploy in a crash. This defect ups the chances of an injury.
The lengthy list of the affected models includes:
- 2023 Acura TLX
- 2023 Honda Ridgeline
- 2025 Honda Ridgeline
- 2018 – 2020 Honda Fit
- 2018 – 2021 Acura TLX
- 2019 – 2024 Acura RDX
- 2017 – 2020 Acura MDX
- 2022 – 2026 Acura MDX
- 2017 – 2022 Honda Pilot
- 2016 – 2022 Honda Civic
- 2017 – 2022 Honda CR-V
Recall summary
The front passenger seat has a weight sensor, which allows passenger front and knee airbags to deploy when needed in a crash.
In the affected vehicles, this sensor may short-circuit due to a supplier error. This can cause airbag deployment when it should be suppressed, such as in the event of a child or a smaller person occupying the seat.
For the full list of the included vehicles, please visit the following link.
Recall risks
The inadvertent deployment of the airbags could injure the person in the front passenger seat.
Warning signs
The driver may see the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illuminate or notice that the passenger airbag indicator is off.
Background of the recall
Leading up to the recall, the carmaker received 228 warranty claims pertaining to the issue. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Other Honda recalls
In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs because their power steering could have failed.
The carmaker is also currently under investigation by the U.S. government over alleged engine failures that may cause the vehicle to stall or even catch fire.
The repair
The dealers will replace the seat weight sensor free of charge.
Notifications to the owners will be mailed by July 6, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Nearly 100,000 vehicles are affected by this Honda airbag recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
