Honda and Acura Vehicles Recall for Air Bag Sensor
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Honda is recalling certain 2016-2026 Acura and Honda vehicles because the front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, causing unintentional air bag deployment.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 7, 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 front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall affects 98,892 units of the following models: 2018-2021 and 2023 Acura TLX; 2019-2024 Acura RDX; 2017-2020, 2022-2026 Acura MDX; 2017-2021, 2023, and 2025 Honda Ridgeline; 2017-2022 Honda Pilot; 2019-2021 Honda Passport; 2018-2026 Honda Odyssey; 2019-2022 Honda Insight; 2019-2021 Honda HR-V; 2018-2020 Honda Fit; 2020-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid; 2017-2022 Honda CR-V; 2017-2018 and 2021 Honda Civic Type R; 2017-2021 Honda Civic hatchback; 2016-2020 Honda Civic coupe; 2016-2022 Honda Civic; 2017-2022 Honda Accord Hybrid; and 2016-2022 Honda Accord. This expands previous NHTSA recall 24V064. NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V332000. Honda recall numbers: BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Why This Matters
Unintentional air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V332000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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