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🧸 Product DE FI IS SE January 15, 2016

Honda — Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, MDX, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Owing to excess internal pressure, inflation of the driver airbag can cause the inflator to split and release metal fragments which can cause injury to the vehicle passengers.
Origin
Japan
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3895 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? Some Honda cars made in Japan may have a broken airbag part. If the airbag inflates, it can burst and send out sharp metal pieces.

What's happening? Honda is fixing cars that could hurt passengers when the airbag opens.

Does this affect me? This may affect owners of certain Honda models in Germany, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden.

What should I do? Call a Honda dealer or your mechanic right away to check your car. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to excess internal pressure, inflation of the driver airbag can cause the inflator to split and release metal fragments which can cause injury to the vehicle passengers. · Origin: Japan

First published
January 15, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/190906

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Honda — Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, MDX, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to excess internal pressure, inflation of the driver airbag can cause the inflator to split and release metal fragments which can cause injury to the vehicle passengers. · Origin: Japan
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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