Recall 15V714 affects 515 2016 Honda Cr-V vehicles for a driver's air bag inflator housing defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 515 2016 Cr-V vehicles because of a manufacturing defect in the metal housing around the driver's air bag inflator. In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants, so Honda dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver frontal air bag inflator in the 2016 Honda Cr-V is the metal canister inside the steering-wheel air bag module. In a crash that calls for deployment, the inflator produces gas and fills the air bag so it can cushion the driver. The metal housing around that inflator has to stay intact while the air bag deploys.
On the affected Cr-V vehicles, Honda identified inflators from the same production lot as a unit that failed factory testing. Lab analysis found a centerline crack in the inflator housing. Honda and Takata had not confirmed the exact root cause, but the working explanation was steel that was improperly stamped or had a material defect. A cracked housing can allow the inflator to rupture instead of containing the pressure during deployment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light, steering wheel, and normal driving feel do not give an owner a dependable way to spot this defect before a crash.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 515 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Honda Cr-V is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward the driver or passengers, resulting in serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before this happens, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair if included. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Honda Cr-V is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free driver side frontal air bag module replacement that fixes the incorrectly manufactured inflator housing.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. Reference recall number 15V714 when you call.
- Limit driving until the repair is complete, because the defective inflator housing creates a metal-fragment injury risk during driver air bag deployment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the driver side frontal air bag module. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Honda states that no separate reimbursement program is offered for repairs before the owner letter because the new vehicle warranty would have provided this repair at no charge. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the service desk how the warranty record applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 29, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 29, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| October 29, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 13, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 4, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V714?
Recall 15V714 covers 515 2016 Honda Cr-V vehicles with a driver air bag inflator housing that was manufactured incorrectly. In a crash requiring driver frontal air bag deployment, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants. Honda dealers replace the driver side frontal air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Honda Cr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2016 Honda Cr-V is included in recall 15V714. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule replacement of the driver side frontal air bag module. Reference recall 15V714 or Honda recall number JV9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers replace the driver side frontal air bag module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 15V714.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V714?
The safety risk is metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants during a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag. Honda's filing says that can result in serious injury or death. The repair path is replacement of the driver side frontal air bag module at a Honda dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V714000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V714 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V714000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →