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Campaign 19V182 Posted March 6, 2019 1,101,534 units

2001-2016 Acura Models Recall 19V182: Air Bag Inflator

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V182 covers 1,101,534 2001-2016 Acura vehicles with replacement Takata driver air bag inflators that can explode. Repair is free at any franchised Acura dealer.

Acura is recalling 1,101,534 2001-2016 Mdx, Ilx, Rdx, and Tl vehicles because replacement driver air bag inflators installed under an earlier Takata repair or service part can explode during deployment. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Acura dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The driver frontal air bag inflator in these 2001-2016 Acura vehicles is the metal gas generator inside the steering wheel air bag. In a crash, it is supposed to create a controlled burst of gas so the air bag fills before the driver moves forward.

On affected vehicles, the driver air bag inflator was installed during an earlier Takata recall repair or as part of a replacement driver air bag module. The PSDI-5D inflator has a manufacturing defect that can create higher than normal operating pressure during deployment. That excess pressure can rupture the inflator instead of letting it vent gas in a controlled way.

If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can enter the cabin during a crash while the driver air bag is deploying. There is no warning sign before failure.

Who's affected?

Spans passenger cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickups across 2001-2016 model years, all tied to the same driver-side front air bag inflator module.

2005 Acura Mdx front air bag
2006 Honda Accord front air bag
2004 Honda Odyssey front air bag
2005 Honda Civic Gx front air bag
2013 Acura Ilx front air bag
Units affected1,101,534
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date.

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?

A driver frontal air bag inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver, front seat passenger, or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer about the driver air bag inflator replacement. Repair is free at any franchised Acura dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2016 Acura Mdx, Accord, Odyssey, Civic Gx, Ilx, Tl, Cr-V, Pilot, Element, Civic, Cl, Civic Hybrid, Ridgeline, Fit, Rdx, Zdx, or Ilx Hybrid is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Acura dealer to schedule the free driver air bag inflator replacement that fixes the inflator that can explode during deployment.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Acura mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V182 and Acura recall U40 when you call.
  4. Call Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions before the appointment.
  5. Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete, and do not ignore any air bag warning light.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Acura technician replaces the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for this driver air bag inflator repair, the recall reimbursement plan makes you eligible for reimbursement. Bring repair receipts or other payment documentation to the service desk, or contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and ask about recall U40.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

March 6, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
March 7, 2019 Dealer notification began
March 7, 2019 Dealer notification ended
April 10, 2019 Owner notification mailed
April 17, 2019 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
April 17, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V182?

Recall 19V182 covers 1,101,534 2001-2016 Acura vehicles with replacement driver air bag inflators installed under a prior Takata recall or as service parts. In a crash, the inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments toward occupants. Acura dealers replace the driver's inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2001-2016 Acura Mdx, Accord, Odyssey, Civic Gx, Ilx, Tl, Cr-V, Pilot, Element, Civic, Cl, Civic Hybrid, Ridgeline, Fit, Rdx, Zdx, or Ilx Hybrid is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V182. If it is, call a franchised Acura dealer and ask for the free driver air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 19V182 and Acura recall code U40 when you schedule.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 19V182, Acura dealers replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator free of charge, including parts and labor.

What is the safety risk in recall 19V182?

The safety risk is serious injury or death from metal fragments during air bag deployment. The defect is inside the driver frontal air bag inflator. If a crash triggers deployment, the inflator can explode instead of inflating normally.

What if I bought this Acura used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your exact vehicle is included, then call a franchised Acura dealer and reference recall 19V182 when you schedule the repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V182000
Acura customer service1-888-234-2138
NHTSA recall #19V182
NHTSA recall # (full)19V182000

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 →