Whether you’re looking to buy your first Honda or are carrying on a lengthy family tradition, it’s likely due to their fantastic track record. However, not even Hondas are immune to recalls.
How many Honda safety recalls have been issued?
Between 1985 and 2016, Honda recalls impacted 46.1 million vehicles. Perhaps the most well-known Honda recalls issued since 2000 have related to defective Takata-sourced airbag inflators, which had the potential to explode when deployed, injuring and even killing occupants with shrapnel.
A few of Honda’s most recent recalls that impact a vehicle’s safety include (NHTSA Recall IDs):
- 18V664000 – Defective Supplement Restraint System
- 20V437000 – Power Sliding Doors May Open While Moving
- 18V663000 – Magnet Becomes Dislodged, Reducing Steering Ability
- 18V266000 – Seatbacks May Not Have Openings for Airbags
Thankfully, in this article, we’ll review these four recent recalls in detail. Each shows how crucial it is to pay attention to recalls and get the needed repairs made by a qualified repair professional.
SRS May Become Disabled Due to Manufacturing Error
NHTSA Recall ID: 18V664000
Honda is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The problem is that the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing defect.
This could result in the airbags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall began November 8, 2018. Honda has notified owners, who have been advised to take their vehicles to a dealer. A qualified repair specialist will replace the SRS unit, free of charge.
Power Sliding Doors May Open While Moving
NHTSA Recall ID: 20V437000
Honda is recalling certain 2018–2020 Odyssey vehicles due to a concern that a power sliding door may fail to latch.
Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If that happens, the outer door handle cables could freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
This would allow the power sliding doors to open while the vehicle was in motion, increasing the risk of injury. The start date for this recall is Sept. 23, 2020.
Honda is notifying owners. Dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables at no charge.
Magnet Becomes Dislodged, Reducing Steering Ability
NHTSA Recall ID: 18V663000
Honda is recalling certain 2017–2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles due to an issue that could affect steering ability.
The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not have been properly secured during manufacturing, allowing it to become dislodged.
During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet could cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction. This would reduce vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
This recall began Nov. 9, 2018. Honda notifies owners of one of these vehicles, who are advised to take their vehicle to a dealer for service. A qualified repair specialist replaces the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge.
Seatbacks May Not Have Openings for Airbags
NHTSA Recall ID: 18V266000
Honda is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The concern is that driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side airbags.
In the event of a crash, the seatback pad would interfere and prevent the airbag from deploying properly.
This increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. In addition, affected vehicles no longer comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), number 214, “Side Impact Protection.”
Honda notifies owners, and dealers replace the front seatback pads, free of charge.
How Do You Handle an Open Safety Recall for a Honda Vehicle?
If you aren’t sure if your Honda vehicle has a recall, you can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site and enter the VIN for your vehicle. Once you hit submit, you will be alerted if you need to take your vehicle in for service.
If a recall does pop up, take note of whether it is still pending and call the Honda customer service line at 1-888-234-2138 for instructions in how to remedy the situation.
