2001–2002 Acura CL, 2001–2002 Acura MDX, 2000–2003 Acura RL and 5 other models Recall: These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag…
NHTSA campaign 20V027000 · Air Bags · filed Jan 17, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of 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 inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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
Related recalls
More Acura CL recalls
- 1998–2001 Acura CL and 9 other models — These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 11 other models — These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 16 other models — Affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 11 other models — Affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver…
- 2001–2003 Acura CL and 5 other models — ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES…
Other campaigns involving Acura vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V027000 (manufacturer number U6R, H6S). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.