2022 Honda Civic Air Bag Sensor Recall 24V064000
Honda has issued recall 24V064000 for certain 2020-2022 Civic, Pilot, Accord, HR-V, Odyssey, Fit, CR-V, Passport, Ridgeline, Insight, and Acura models due to a front passenger seat weight sensor defect. The sensor may crack and short circuit, potentially causing an air bag to deploy unintentionally.
Also applies to
- Honda Accord
- 2020–2021
- Honda Civic
- 2020
- Honda CR-V
- 2020–2021
- Honda Fit
- 2020
- Honda Insight
- 2021
- Honda Odyssey
- 2020–2022
- Honda Passport
- 2020–2021
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Why This Matters: Safety Risk
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has announced a safety recall, NHTSA ID 24V064000, affecting various models, including the 2022 Honda Civic. The primary concern is a defect in the front passenger seat weight sensor. If this sensor malfunctions, an air bag could deploy unintentionally during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
What's Being Recalled
This recall addresses a potential issue with the front passenger seat weight sensor. The sensor is designed to classify the occupant and suppress the air bag if necessary. However, the affected sensors may crack and short circuit, preventing them from functioning as intended. This defect could lead to an air bag deploying when it shouldn't, posing a serious safety hazard.
This recall impacts a wide range of Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2020-2022. Specifically, it includes certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles.
Manufacturer's Remedy
To resolve this safety concern, Honda dealers will replace the defective front passenger seat weight sensors. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. The manufacturer's internal recall numbers for this campaign are XHP and VHQ.
Important Owner Information
Owner notification letters for this recall are being mailed in phases. The initial notifications were sent on March 28, 2024, with subsequent mailings scheduled for October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This phased approach means that not all owners will receive their notification at the same time. If you own a vehicle affected by the 2022 Honda Civic recall or any other listed model, you should monitor your mail for official correspondence from Honda.
Owners can contact Honda customer service directly at 1-888-234-2138 for more information or to inquire about their specific vehicle. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recall 24V064000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the air bag sensor in the 2022 Honda Civic and other models?
- The front passenger seat weight sensor in affected vehicles, including the 2022 Honda Civic, may crack and short circuit. This defect can cause the air bag system to fail to suppress the air bag as intended, potentially leading to an unintentional air bag deployment during a crash.
- Which Honda and Acura models are affected by recall 24V064000?
- The recall 24V064000 affects various 2020-2022 Honda models including the Civic, Pilot, Accord, HR-V, Odyssey, Fit, CR-V, Passport, Ridgeline, Insight, and Accord Hybrid. It also includes certain 2020-2022 Acura MDX, RDX, and TLX models.
- What is the remedy for the air bag sensor recall and will it cost me anything?
- Honda dealers will replace the faulty front passenger seat weight sensors. This repair will be performed free of charge to the vehicle owner. The manufacturer's recall numbers for this campaign are XHP and VHQ.
- How will I be notified about the 2022 Honda Civic recall?
- Owner notification letters are being mailed in phases. Some owners received letters on March 28, 2024, with additional mailings scheduled for October 18, 2024, and August 2025. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for specific information about your vehicle.
What Honda Civic owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 16,711
- Owner complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 1,769
- Service bulletins
- 1,775
- Crashes reported
- 179
- Fires reported
- 1,484
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
889 complaints, the 6th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 34 crashes, 3 fires and 19 injuries for this year, which also has 4 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,938 of 16,711 complaints (18%), including 9 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 1,079 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 702 | |
| 2003 | 551 | |
| 2006 | 1,462 | |
| 2007 | 1,270 | |
| 2008 | 981 | |
| 2016 | 1,082 | |
| 2017 | 606 | |
| 2018 | 752 | |
| 2022 | 889 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 2,938
- Steering — 2,631
- Power Train — 1,883
- Electrical System — 1,666
- Engine — 1,163
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 26V332000 — Air Bags (May 2026)
- 24V744000 — Steering (Oct 2024)
- 24V064000 — Air Bags (Feb 2024)
Recent owner reports about air bags
The contact's son owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her son was driving at a moderate speed through city traffic, the vehicle drove over a pothole and the front and rear passenger’s side air bags deployed.
Read owner complaints →When driving car, the car would reduce speed on curves, sensing cars o objets on the side as obstacles. November 2023 I rear ended a car, and the air bags fail to deploy, automatic emergency braking fail to engaged. No warning .
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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