Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 22 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 5, 2019
(Campaign #: R6M)
Rear Subframe Separation
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
NHTSA ID: 19V865000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 358
Consequence Summary:
A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.41
October 31, 2019
(Campaign #: X6J)
Incomplete Body Welding
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 219, "Windshield Zone Intrusion."
NHTSA ID: 19V784000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may provide inadequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6J.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 17, 2019
(Campaign #: KK5)
Incorrect Rear Carrier Capacity Weight
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Genuine Accessory Rear Carriers designed specially for 2019-2020 Monkey motorcycles. The rear carrier may fail when the carrying weight is below the stated limit.
NHTSA ID: 19E071000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 645
Consequence Summary:
An operator may unknowingly overload the rear carrier, which may cause the rear carrier to break and detach. If the rear carrier detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will uninstall the rear carrier and provide a refund. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK5.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.94
October 3, 2019
(Campaign #: KK4)
Horn may Detach from Motorcycle
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CRF450L motorcycles. The horn mount may break, allowing the horn to detach from the motorcycle.
NHTSA ID: 19V703000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 4,348
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured horn may interfere with the motorcycle while driving, affecting handling and control, or it may fall off and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horn and horn mount, free of charge. The recall began November 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK4.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.48
September 26, 2019
(Campaign #: X6G)
Incorrect Airbag Information In Guide/FMVSS 208
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V694000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 336,468
Consequence Summary:
If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.92
August 1, 2019
(Campaign #: A5I)
Fuel Tank Joint Weld May Fail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
NHTSA ID: 19V569000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 134
Consequence Summary:
The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.52
June 27, 2019
(Campaign #: Q5A, Y58)
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V499000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 3,947
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.53
June 27, 2019
(Campaign #: S5B, W59)
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V500000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,558
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.05
June 27, 2019
(Campaign #: E5D, X5C)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V501000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,657,752
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.72
June 27, 2019
(Campaign #: F5F, Q5E)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V502000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 9,555
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.12
June 6, 2019
(Campaign #: G54)
Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
NHTSA ID: 19V424000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 49,898
Consequence Summary:
A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.78
June 4, 2019
(Campaign #: KK3)
Circlip May Detach and Cause Gear Misalignment
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
NHTSA ID: 19V412000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 3,898
Consequence Summary:
A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.72
May 21, 2019
(Campaign #: R4S)
Steering Wheel may Damage Air Bag Wiring
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
NHTSA ID: 19V383000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 161,252
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.95
May 16, 2019
(Campaign #: M4O, P4R, T4Q, W4P)
Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
NHTSA ID: 19V378000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 19,138
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.18
April 18, 2019
(Campaign #: N5H)
Electric Water Pump May Corrode And Fail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
NHTSA ID: 19V315000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,082
Consequence Summary:
A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.37
April 12, 2019
(Campaign #: L4M, Z4L)
Timing Belt Teeth May Separate
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
NHTSA ID: 19V298000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 93,946
Consequence Summary:
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.69
April 12, 2019
(Campaign #: Z4J, Y4K)
Loose Battery Terminal Connections
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.
NHTSA ID: 19V299000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 50,504
Consequence Summary:
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.4
March 28, 2019
(Campaign #: M49)
Possible Loss of a Tailgate Lid Light
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
NHTSA ID: 19V256000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 322,897
Consequence Summary:
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.28
March 6, 2019
(Campaign #: U40,M45,O41,G44)
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
NHTSA ID: 19V182000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,101,534
Consequence Summary:
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.23
January 29, 2019
(Campaign #: N3X, P3W)
Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
NHTSA ID: 19V060000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 437,032
Consequence Summary:
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.33
January 24, 2019
(Campaign #: Q3V)
Fuel Pump Feed Port May Crack And Leak
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
NHTSA ID: 19V053000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 106,683
Consequence Summary:
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.29
January 24, 2019
(Campaign #: H3U, Z3T)
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
NHTSA ID: 19V052000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 4,455
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.53