Recall 19V-502: 2009–2014 Acura TSX, 2011–2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon and 12 more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jun 27, 2019, covering about 9,555 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V502000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Acura TSX | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Acura ZDX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Honda Accord | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Civic | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Civic GX | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Crosstour | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Honda Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Honda Fit EV | 2014 | All years |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Honda Pilot | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V-502?
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.
How is recall 19V-502 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.