2016 Honda Accord air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Honda Accord — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On June 9, 2025, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving my 2016 Honda Accord. During the crash, the seatbelt system failed in a way that caused severe force to my body rather than restraining me properly. The seatbelt detached and violently pulled my body, resulting in significant…”
filed Mar 13, 2026
“On June 9, 2025, my 2016 Honda Accord’s driver seatbelt detached and yanked my body with excessive force during a collision, it felt like not lifted me up to the roof The seatbelt’s jerking motion was so odd and intense causing serious injuries including a ruptured breast implant, nerve damage, and…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air…Campaign 26V332000 · May 21, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Accord | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Accord | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Accord | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 Accord | 35 | 10% |
| 2019 Accord | 29 | 4% |
| 2018 Accord | 59 | 3% |
| 2017 Accord | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 Accord | 23 | 4% |
| 2014 Accord | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 Accord | 51 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.