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Campaign 16V346 Posted May 24, 2016 2,719,386 units

2006-2011 Honda Multi-Model Recall 16V346: Air Bag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V346 covers 2,719,386 2006-2011 Honda and Acura vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that can rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

Honda is recalling 2,719,386 2006-2011 vehicles, including Cr-V, Accord, and Civic models, because passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature cycling. In a crash with air bag deployment, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The passenger frontal air bag inflator module is the device inside the passenger air bag that fills the bag during a crash. In these 2006-2011 Honda vehicles, the inflator is part of the passenger frontal air bag system, which is meant to cushion the front passenger when the crash sensors call for deployment.

The problem is inside the inflator. Its propellant wafers can degrade over time after long exposure to humidity and temperature changes. When the air bag deploys, degraded propellant can burn too aggressively and create too much pressure inside the inflator. That pressure can rupture the inflator body instead of letting it work as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue appears only if the passenger frontal air bag is activated in a crash, so a normal dashboard light or routine drive does not tell you whether this inflator is affected.

Who's affected?

Spans passenger cars, crossovers, and SUVs across the 2006-2011 model years, all tied to the front passenger air bag inflator module.

2007 Honda Cr-V front air bag
2008 Honda Accord front air bag
2008 Honda Cr-V front air bag
2009 Acura Tsx front air bag
2009 Honda Pilot front air bag
Units affected2,719,386

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the cabin and strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall work when Honda releases the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2011 Honda model is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Honda's owner instructions before scheduling the free passenger air bag inflator replacement.
  3. Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions and reference recall number 16V346.
  4. Ask a franchised Honda dealer what interim driving guidance applies to your VIN until the passenger air bag inflator repair opens.
  5. Keep the recall notice with the vehicle so the dealer can match it to the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement.

What happens at the repair

When the final dealer repair is available, a Honda technician will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Parts and labor will be covered under recall 16V346. Honda has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for an inflator repair tied to this recall, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and ask what documentation Honda requires for reimbursement review.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 24, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
May 26, 2016 Dealer notification began
May 26, 2016 Dealer notification ended
June 27, 2016 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
November 15, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V346?

Recall 16V346 covers 2,719,386 2006-2011 Honda vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. Honda dealers will replace the affected inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2011 Honda vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V346. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 16V346 and Honda recall numbers KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda dealers will replace the affected passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge, including parts and labor.

What is the safety risk in recall 16V346?

The safety risk is that the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during a crash that deploys the air bag. Metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Check your VIN first because the recall depends on vehicle history and registration location.

What if I bought my Honda vehicle used?

The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Because this recall depends on the VIN and where the vehicle was sold or registered, check your VIN before calling the dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V346000
Honda customer service1-888-234-2138
NHTSA recall #16V346
NHTSA recall # (full)16V346000

Source documents

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 →