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Campaign 19V378 Posted May 16, 2019 19,138 units

2006-2015 Honda/Acura Recall 19V378: Air Bag Inflator

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V378 affects 19,138 2006-2015 Honda and Acura vehicles for an incorrectly installed passenger air bag inflator. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

Honda is recalling 19,138 vehicles across its 2006-2015 Honda and Acura lineup, including the Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Fit, Insight, Crosstour, TSX, and ZDX, because the front passenger air bag inflator was installed incorrectly during a prior replacement. An improperly installed inflator can fail to deploy in a crash, and Honda dealers will inspect and repair the air bag free of charge under recall 19V378.

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What's wrong?

The front passenger frontal airbag inflator is the small metal canister that sits inside the dashboard airbag module. In a crash, it ignites a chemical charge that produces gas almost instantly, filling the airbag so it cushions the passenger before they strike the dashboard. The inflator has to be seated, oriented, and fastened exactly to spec for the airbag to open the right way at the right moment.

On the affected Honda and Acura vehicles, the inflator was replaced once before under an earlier airbag recall. During that prior repair, certain dealership technicians installed the replacement inflator incorrectly. A wrong installation can leave the inflator loose, misaligned, or held by the wrong hardware, so in a crash the airbag can fail to deploy as designed or deploy in a way that does not protect the passenger.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem only shows up in a collision, when the passenger airbag is asked to do its job and cannot.

Who's affected?

Spans 13 nameplates across both Honda and Acura, including sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, and wagons built between the 2006 and 2015 model years, all linked to the same passenger-side front air bag inflator.

2010 Honda Insight front air bag
2009 Honda Civic front air bag
2010 Honda Civic front air bag
2011 Honda Civic front air bag
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour front air bag
Units affected19,138
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

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

What's the safety risk?

An incorrectly installed passenger air bag inflator can fail to deploy properly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the front passenger. There is no warning sign before failure, so the only reliable check is a dealer inspection of the inflator installation. Drive cautiously and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2015 Honda or Acura vehicle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Honda or Acura dealer to schedule the free passenger air bag inspection.
  3. Schedule the inspection and, if needed, replacement of the passenger frontal air bag module that fixes the incorrectly installed inflator.
  4. Reference recall number 19V378 when you call so the service desk pulls the correct repair instructions.
  5. Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about the repair or your notification letter.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects how the passenger frontal airbag inflator was installed and, if the installation is wrong, replaces the passenger frontal airbag module assembly. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you have already paid out of pocket for a related airbag repair, Honda's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your receipts and any prior service paperwork to the service desk when you arrive, or call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to confirm what to submit.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 16, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
May 17, 2019 Dealer notification began
May 17, 2019 Dealer notification ended
June 28, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
July 5, 2019 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V378?

Recall 19V378 covers 19,138 Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2006-2015 model years where the front passenger air bag inflator was installed incorrectly during a prior replacement. The incorrect installation can prevent proper deployment in a crash. Honda dealers will inspect the installation and replace the air bag module if needed, free of charge.

What should I do if my 2006-2015 Honda or Acura is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V378. If it is, contact a franchised Honda or Acura dealer to schedule the air bag inspection. Reference recall number 19V378 when you call. The inspection and any required module replacement are free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to the owner. Honda dealers will inspect the front passenger air bag inflator installation and replace the air bag module assembly if needed, free of charge, at any franchised Honda or Acura dealer.

What if I bought my Honda or Acura used?

The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. If Honda never mailed you a notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V378, and reference the campaign number when you call the dealer to schedule the inspection.

What is the safety risk?

An incorrectly installed front passenger air bag inflator can fail to properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front-seat passenger. The defect stems from a prior inflator replacement, not original factory assembly. The dealer inspection confirms whether the module needs to be replaced.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V378000
Honda customer service1-888-234-2138
NHTSA recall #19V378
NHTSA recall # (full)19V378000

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 →