2009–2014 Acura TSX, 2011–2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, 2010–2013 Acura ZDX and 11 other models Recall: Vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled…
NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 27, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 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.
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 | TSX | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura | TSX Sport Wagon | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura | ZDX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda | Accord | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Honda | Accord Crosstour | 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | Civic | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | Civic GX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Honda | Civic Hybrid | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | Crosstour | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Honda | Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda | Fit EV | 2014 |
| Honda | Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Honda | Pilot | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V502000 (manufacturer number F5F, Q5E). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.