2013–2016 Acura Ilx, 2007–2016 Acura RDX, 2005–2012 Acura RL and 8 other models Recall: Affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag…
NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · Air Bags · filed Feb 3, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | Ilx | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Acura | RDX | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Acura | RL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Acura | TL | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura | ZDX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda | CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | CR-Z | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Honda | Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda | Fit EV | 2013, 2014 |
| Honda | Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Honda | Ridgeline | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V061000 (manufacturer number JY0, JY1, JY2). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.