Recall 16V056 covers 341,444 2008-2010 Honda Accord vehicles for corroding air bag control units. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
Honda is recalling 341,444 2008-2010 Accord vehicles because the air bag control units can corrode and fail. If the unit fails, the air bags can fail to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once Honda makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The air bag control unit in a 2008-2010 Honda Accord is the computer that monitors the supplemental restraint system. A dealer or technician also calls it the SRS ECU. During a crash, that unit receives sensor information and sends the command that allows the air bags to deploy when the system detects the right conditions. It depends on steady electrical power and intact internal circuits.
On affected Accords, a manufacturing issue in the control unit's power supply chip allowed moisture into part of the chip. Over time, that moisture corrodes and swells a metal layer inside the chip. As the corrosion grows, the chip cracks, voltage drops, and the control unit stops operating. Once that happens, the air bag system cannot work as designed.
The warning sign is the SRS indicator light on the dash. If the control unit fails, that light turns on immediately, which means the air bag system needs dealer attention.
Who's affected?
Each Accord model year in this scope points to the same air bag system component.
| 2010 Honda Accord | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2009 Honda Accord | air bag system |
| 2008 Honda Accord | air bag system |
| Units affected | 341,444 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1670 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags can fail to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk for occupants. The SRS warning light illuminates when the SRS ECU fails, so treat that light as a reason to call a Honda dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Honda Accord is included in this recall.
- Wait for Honda's repair notice before scheduling service; the free air bag control unit replacement opens after Honda confirms parts are available.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions and reference recall number 16V056.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer after Honda confirms parts are available for the repair that fixes the corroding air bag control unit.
- Keep Honda's owner letter with the vehicle when you go to the dealer.
What happens at the repair
Until remedy parts are available, Honda's process is owner notification first, then a second notice when the repair opens. Once available, a Honda technician replaces the air bag control units on the affected Accord, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Honda has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for related air bag control unit repairs before the recall repair opened. Keep repair invoices and payment records, then contact Honda customer service or ask the dealer service desk how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 22, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 2, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| March 15, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 15, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V056?
Recall 16V056 covers 341,444 2008-2010 Honda Accord vehicles with air bag control units that can corrode and fail. If the control unit fails during a crash, the air bags can fail to deploy, which raises the risk of occupant injury.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Honda Accord is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Accord is included in recall 16V056. If it is, call a franchised Honda dealer and ask about the air bag control unit replacement. Reference recall number 16V056 and Honda recall number JW9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will replace the air bag control units free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Honda dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Honda Accord before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety concern is crash protection: if the air bag control unit fails, the air bags can fail to deploy in a crash. Confirm your VIN, then ask the Honda dealer how to handle the vehicle until the repair is complete.
What if I bought my Honda Accord used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Honda's owner letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your Accord is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 16V056.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V056000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V056 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V056000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →