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2018 Honda Accord Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 60 airbag complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 3% of its 1,881 total complaints. Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes and false SRS warning lights, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles and a related recall covering seat weight sensors.

Airbags complaints
60
3% of 1,881
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions, sometimes leading to injuries.
  • Dashboard shows a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault or passenger airbag cutoff warning with no prior collision or tampering.
  • Passenger seat occupant detection sensor fails, triggering an SRS fault message and requiring sensor replacement.
  • Owners report unrelated warning lights, such as lane assist or parking brake alerts, appearing alongside airbag system faults.
  • Some owners describe a vehicle sold or delivered with airbags missing or seatbelts inoperative in rear seats.

When 2018 Honda Accord airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2017, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2018 Honda Accord airbags complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2017Dec 2020Mar 2022Feb 2023Sep 2023Sep 2024Aug 2025May 2026
60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2018 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 the 2018 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 60 airbag complaints for the 2018 Accord, making up 3% of the 1,881 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord airbags?
Yes. Recall campaign 26V332000 covers the seat weight sensors on the 2018 Accord and related Honda and Acura models; dealers replace the sensors free of charge.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2018 Accord?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2018 Accord is 70,000 miles.
Have airbag issues on the 2018 Accord caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 5 crashes and 8 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2018 Accord compare to other model years for airbag complaints?
The 2018 Accord's 60 airbag complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2010 (23%) and 2011 (39%) model years but higher in raw count than several nearby years like 2016 (15 complaints, 2%) and 2017 (23 complaints, 4%).

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.