Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a defect that could cause air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026.
The issue involves the front passenger seat weight sensor, which may crack and short circuit. NHTSA said the defect could cause the air bags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
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Affected vehicles include:
• 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX
• 2019-2024 Acura RDX
• 2017-2020, 2022-2026 Acura MDX
• 2017-2021, 2023, 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, 2021 Honda Civic Type R
• 2017-2021 Honda Civic hatchback
• 2016-2020 Honda Civic coupe
• 2016-2022 Honda Civic
• 2017-2022 Honda Accord Hybrid
• 2016-2022 Honda Accord
Honda dealers will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge, according to the recall notice.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 6, 2026. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.
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