Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles in the United States after identifying a defect in the front passenger seat weight sensor that could affect how airbags deploy in a crash.
The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under campaign number 26V332000, covers 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2016 to 2026 model years. Honda says the issue could cause the front passenger frontal and knee airbags to deploy when the system should have suppressed them for an infant, child or smaller passenger.
The company will replace the affected seat weight sensor free of charge through authorised Honda and Acura dealerships.
What Caused the Recall?
The issue centres on a capacitor inside the printed circuit board of the front passenger seat weight sensor. According to Honda’s recall filing, humidity exposure can cause the capacitor to crack, leading to an internal short circuit.
That sensor is part of the vehicle’s occupant detection system. It helps determine the size and weight of the person sitting in the front passenger seat and tells the airbag system whether deployment should be enabled or suppressed.
If the sensor fails, the system may not correctly recognise that the passenger is an infant in a child seat, a child or a smaller adult. In a crash, that could result in the frontal and knee airbags deploying when they should remain inactive, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda said the defect is linked to a change in printed circuit board material used by a supplier during production. The alternative material created additional strain on the circuit board, which could eventually cause the capacitor to crack.
Civic, Accord, CR-V and Acura Models Included
The recall spans a broad list of popular Honda and Acura vehicles. Affected models include the Honda Civic, Accord, CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Odyssey, Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline, HR-V, Insight and Fit.
Several Acura models are also included, including the Acura TLX, RDX and MDX.
The affected model years vary by vehicle. For example, the recall includes certain 2016-2022 Honda Civic and Accord models, along with certain 2017-2022 Honda CR-V models. Because the recall population is based on specific production periods and component records, owners should check their vehicle identification number rather than relying only on the model name or year.
The campaign expands an earlier Honda recall involving the same passenger seat weight sensor issue. Honda said additional vehicles were identified after supplier records and production data were reviewed further.
No Injuries Reported So Far
Honda said it had received 228 warranty claims connected to the issue as of May 14, 2026. The company reported no known injuries or deaths related to the defect in the United States.
The claims were recorded between February 2021 and October 2025, according to the recall documentation. While there is no instruction for owners to stop driving or park their vehicles, the repair should be completed as soon as possible once parts and appointments are available.
Free Repairs Begin With Owner Notifications
Honda dealers were notified in late May, while owner notification letters are scheduled to begin mailing on July 6.
Honda and Acura dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor with an updated, non-defective part at no cost. The repair is a component replacement, not a software update.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by entering the VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup tool. Honda owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, while Acura owners can call 1-800-382-2238.
For families who regularly carry children in the front passenger seat, the recall is particularly important. The sensor is designed to ensure airbags respond appropriately to the person occupying that seat. Honda’s free repair is intended to restore that safeguard.
