Honda and Acura Vehicle Recall for Seat Fastener Issues
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Honda is recalling certain 2023 and 2024 model vehicles, including Accord, Accord Hybrid, HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra, due to improperly tightened driver's seat cushion frames that may fail safety standards and increase injury risk in crashes.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, resulting in a loose seat. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 160 units of the following vehicles: 2023 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2024 Honda HR-V and Pilot, and 2024 Acura Integra. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V054000. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting February 5, 2026. This recall expands a previous recall under NHTSA number 24V859.
What You Should Do
Owners should have dealers replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no charge. Notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2026. For more information, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's recall numbers are ONC, KND, BNE, and ZNF.
Why This Matters
A loose driver's seat may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury and highlighting potential safety compliance issues in vehicle manufacturing.
Source
This information is from NHTSA recall campaign number 26V054000. For details, visit the NHTSA website and search for the campaign number.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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