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2017 Honda Accord Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord, 4% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries. Reported median mileage at failure is 29,600. One related recall (26V332000) covers seat weight sensors.

Airbags complaints
23
4% of 535
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
29,600 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal or side-impact crashes where the driver or passenger airbag failed to deploy at all.
  • Airbags that only partially deployed during a frontal collision into a fixed barrier.
  • Seat belt failing to retract or restrain the driver properly at the moment airbags deployed.
  • Restraint system warning light illuminating, suspected to be linked to a defective seat weight sensor.
  • Passenger seat airbag indicator light turning on and showing the airbag as off while a passenger is seated.
  • Airbag deployment accompanied by smoke entering the cabin during a side-impact crash.

When 2017 Honda Accord airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 19, 2016, latest Jul 16, 2026.

2017 Honda Accord airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2016Dec 2017Nov 2018Jan 2020Aug 2021Mar 2023Aug 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2017 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Honda Accord

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Airbags complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010134 (23%)
  2. 2011115 (39%)
  3. 201256 (15%)
  4. 201351 (4%)
  5. 201437 (4%)
  6. 201523 (4%)
  7. 201615 (2%)
  8. 201723 (4%)
  9. 201860 (3%)
  10. 201930 (4%)
  11. 202035 (10%)
  12. 202114 (6%)
  13. 20222 (1%)
  14. 20232 (2%)
  15. 20242 (1%)
  16. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Honda Accord?
NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints for the 2017 Accord, which is 4% of the 535 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Honda Accord airbags?
Yes, campaign 26V332000 covers airbags and involves replacing seat weight sensors; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 29,600 miles.
What kind of airbag failures do owners describe?
Owners describe airbags that failed to deploy or only partly deployed in crashes, seat belts that did not retract properly, and warning lights linked to seat sensors.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.