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Campaign 18V661 Posted September 27, 2018 1,355,406 units

2010-2015 Honda Multi-Model Recall 18V661: Air Bags

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 18V661 covers 1,355,406 2010-2015 Honda vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that can explode. Free repair at any franchised Honda dealer.

Honda is recalling 1,355,406 2010-2015 Accord, Civic, Pilot, and other vehicles under recall 18V661 because certain frontal air bag inflators can explode after long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture can send sharp metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death, and Honda dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The passenger frontal airbag inflator in the affected 2010-2015 Honda vehicles is part of the front passenger airbag module. In a crash, the inflator is supposed to fill the airbag quickly so the bag can help cushion the passenger.

These vehicles use certain Takata inflators with PSAN-based propellant and no moisture-absorbing desiccant. Long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling breaks down that propellant. If the inflator activates after that degradation, internal pressure can rise too sharply and rupture the inflator body. That rupture can send metal fragments into the cabin instead of only inflating the airbag.

There is no warning sign before failure. The airbag warning light is not a reliable way to tell whether this inflator has degraded, so the VIN decides whether the recall applies.

Who's affected?

Spans the 2010-2015 model years across multiple nameplates, all tied to the passenger front air bag inflator.

2012 Honda Crosstour front air bag
2014 Honda Fcx Clarity front air bag
2011 Honda Civic front air bag
2010 Honda Civic front air bag
2010 Honda Insight front air bag
Units affected1,355,406
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no 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 vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. Schedule the recall repair soon so the passenger frontal air bag inflator is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2015 Honda vehicle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement.
  3. Schedule the inflator replacement that addresses the passenger air bag inflator explosion risk.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V661 when you call.
  5. Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about scheduling or owner notices.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflator covered by recall 18V661. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a passenger air bag inflator repair tied to this recall, ask Honda customer service about the general reimbursement plan on file and bring documentation to the service desk.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

September 27, 2018 NHTSA published the recall
September 28, 2018 Dealer notification began
September 28, 2018 Dealer notification ended
November 6, 2018 Owner notification mailed
November 13, 2018 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V661?

Recall 18V661 covers 1,355,406 2010-2015 Honda and Acura vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode after long-term exposure to heat, humidity, and temperature cycling. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Honda dealers will replace the inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2010-2015 Honda or Acura is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V661. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 18V661 and Honda recall numbers M2J and S2K 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 passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Honda dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is an inflator explosion during air bag deployment. If the passenger frontal air bag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. The repair path is clear: confirm your VIN and have the inflator replaced for free.

What if I bought the vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. If you never received Honda's owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 18V661.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V661000
Honda customer service1-888-234-2138
NHTSA recall #18V661
NHTSA recall # (full)18V661000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →