Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Honda Accord

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,166 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V499000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
3,947
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-27
Owners notified
2019-08-12

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver 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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver 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 Q5A and Y58.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V182000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,101,534
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-06
Owners notified
2019-04-10

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Safety risk

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V320000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
6,281,043
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-28
Owners notified
2015-07-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V025000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
486,659
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-28
Owners notified
2005-03-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V256000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
19,572
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-07
Owners notified
2004-06-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V051000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
16,459
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-08
Owners notified
2002-03-05

Defect description

CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V380000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
16,459
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-13
Owners notified
2002-01-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags285100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission12580,000 mi
Power train8193,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module5258,935 mi
Air bags: frontal5179,300 mi
Vehicle speed control4447,459 mi
Electrical system43132,000 mi
Structure: body35144,500 mi
Air bags: side/window2670,000 mi
Seat belts24102,000 mi
Suspension21166,000 mi
Tires2054,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1988,000 mi
Steering1743,634 mi
Interior lighting15100,000 mi
Engine14133,875 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1436,000 mi
Unknown or other14118,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1343,634 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1232,360 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1121,844 mi
Engine and engine cooling1075,900 mi
Exterior lighting1099,000 mi
Seats1085,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1030,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9126,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel5110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition568,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads518,618 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor555,000 mi
Structure520,000 mi
Tires: sidewall534,100 mi
Wheels5—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator485,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly447,813 mi
Service brakes4190,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields4145,000 mi
Suspension: front459,564 mi
Suspension: rear436,000 mi
Visibility: windshield4115,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3168,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system310,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.341,000 mi
Fuel system, other3132,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other328,900 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust33,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner312,217 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc395,874 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages378,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing321,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly231,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2185,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline295,874 mi
Equipment236,000 mi
Equipment: electrical2—
Fuel/propulsion system275,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)230,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seat belts: front288,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light295,874 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control230,000 mi
Child seat1—
Child seat: retractor1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1184,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring145,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash160,497 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control145,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights125,400 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system150 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1500 mi
Parking brake: indicator light1108,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch181,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1177,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum195,874 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings146,049 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system183,932 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm160,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack147,379 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members185,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut148,437 mi
Tires: tread/belt137,254 mi
Traction control system1163,000 mi
Visibility1140,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly148,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.