Honda recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles in the United States on a defect that could cause the airbags to deploy unexpectedly during an accident.
The recall covers approximately 98,892 Hondas and Acura Vehicles model years 2016 through 2026, according to a May 21 advisory from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Federal safety regulators said a front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short out over time. If the fault occurs during an accident, the vehicle’s airbags could deploy unintentionally.
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Honda cars are displayed on the sales lot at Honda Marin on February 6, 2024 in San Rafael, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“Airbags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury,” NHTSA said.
Affected vehicles include certain Acura MDX, RDX and TLX models, as well as Honda AccordCivic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline, HR-V, Fit, Insight and Accord Hybrid.
Honda dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to owners.
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A 2022 Acura MDX is shown in this undated photo. Honda has recalled certain Acura MDX SUVs. (Honda)
Landlord notification letters should be mailed starting July 6.
The recall expands on a previous February 2024 recall involving more than 75,000 Honda vehicles, according to NHTSA.
For a complete list of recalled vehicles, visit NHTSA website.
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The Honda logo is seen on the grille of a Honda minivan at Honda of El Cerrito on February 10, 2010 in El Cerrito, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Latest action comes just weeks after Honda remembered more more than 440,000 Odyssey minivans due to an airbag problem that regulators say could cause side curtain airbags to deploy unexpectedly.
In an advisory dated April 9, the automaker warned that a software programming flaw could trigger the unexpected deployment of side airbags following relatively minor road impacts, including “driving over potholes, speed bumps or road debris.”
Honda could not immediately be reached by FOX Business for comment.
Bonny Chu of FOX Business contributed to this report.
