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Campaign 19V502 Posted June 27, 2019 9,555 units

2006-2015 Honda Multi-Model Recall 19V502: Air Bag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V502 affects 9,555 2006-2015 Honda vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

Honda is recalling 9,555 2006-2015 Honda vehicles, including Accord, Cr-V, Civic, and Pilot models, because passenger frontal air bag inflators installed as earlier recall remedy or service parts can degrade and explode. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death, and Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The passenger frontal air bag inflator is the metal canister inside the passenger air bag module. In a crash, it is supposed to create gas quickly so the air bag fills in front of the passenger. The affected 2006-2015 Honda vehicles received Takata PSPI-6 passenger inflators as recall remedy parts or replacement service parts.

The problem is inside the inflator propellant. These inflators use PSAN-based propellant without desiccant, a drying material that helps control moisture. Long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling degrades that propellant. When the air bag deploys, degraded propellant can make pressure rise too fast and rupture the inflator instead of filling the bag normally.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver will not see a light, hear a sound, or feel a change that confirms the passenger inflator is degrading before a crash deployment.

Who's affected?

Covers multiple Honda and Acura models across the 2006-2015 model years, all involving the passenger-side front 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 affected9,555
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.

What's the safety risk?

A passenger frontal air bag inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the inflator replacement soon and avoid delaying the dealer visit. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2015 Honda Cr-V, Accord, Tsx, Pilot, Fit, Zdx, Crosstour, Civic Gx, Fit EV, Civic Hybrid, Civic, Insight, Tsx Sport Wagon, or Accord Crosstour is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement.
  3. Reference recall number 19V502 and Honda recall numbers F5F and Q5E when you call the dealer.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one, or give the dealer your VIN and the recall numbers at check-in.
  5. Avoid using the front passenger seat until the inflator replacement is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflator covered by recall 19V502. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Honda began the recall on August 12, 2019, so the repair is available now through the dealer. If you paid out of pocket for this passenger air bag inflator repair before the recall notice, use Honda's general reimbursement plan and bring documentation to the service desk.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 27, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
June 28, 2019 Dealer notification began
June 28, 2019 Dealer notification ended
August 12, 2019 Owner notification mailed
August 12, 2019 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
August 12, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V502?

Recall 19V502 covers 9,555 2006-2015 Honda vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators installed as recall remedy parts or service replacement parts. The inflator can explode after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling. Honda dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator for free.

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

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V502. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 19V502 and Honda recall numbers F5F and Q5E when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included VINs.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is serious injury or death from an inflator explosion. Sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or other occupants if the passenger frontal air bag inflator ruptures. The repair path is to replace the affected inflator at a franchised Honda dealer for free.

What if I bought this Honda vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 19V502, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and give the service desk recall numbers 19V502, F5F, and Q5E.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V502000
Honda customer service1-888-234-2138
NHTSA recall #19V502
NHTSA recall # (full)19V502000

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 →