Honda Airbag Recall Hits 13 Model Lines
One Cracked Sensor, 13 Honda and Acura Lines Recalled
A part smaller than your palm just pulled nearly 100,000 cars into a single safety recall. Honda and Acura owners across more than a dozen model lines are getting letters about a passenger seat sensor that can crack and set off the front airbags when it shouldn't.
The recall covers 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles spanning model years 2016 through 2026.
A cracked weight sensor can cause front passenger airbags to deploy at full force during a crash, even with a child or infant seat present.
Dealers will swap the faulty sensor for free, and owner notifications start July 6.
What Actually Goes Wrong
The trouble starts in a spot most drivers never think about. Honda issued a recall for 98,892 vehicles because the front passenger seat weig...
