Is airbag non-deployment a common complaint on the 2013 Honda Civic?

Yes. Airbags make up 114 of 319 total complaints filed for this model year, a 36% share, the highest airbag complaint share among the Civic model years listed.

Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Civic airbags?

The data provided lists no related recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic airbag complaints.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Civic?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 at the time of failure for airbag-related complaints.

Have airbag issues led to injuries or crashes in the 2013 Civic?

NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 19 crashes, 1 fire, and 24 injuries for the 2013 Honda Civic.

2013 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 114 of 319 complaints (36%) filed on the 2013 Honda Civic, the highest share of any Civic model year in this dataset. NHTSA lists 19 crashes, 1 fire, and 24 injuries tied to this component, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed in the data.

Airbags complaints: 114; 36% of 319
Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 24
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-to-high speed rear-end and frontal collisions, sometimes even at highway speeds around 55-70 mph.
Front passenger air bag partially deploys or shows a 'passenger air bag off' warning message after a crash.
Check airbag sensor light turns on and off intermittently during driving, with dealers reportedly saying it is unrelated to any recall.
Airbags fail to deploy in side-impact collisions, including one where the tire separated from the frame during impact.
Owners report injuries, including neck, back, and other injuries requiring medical attention, following non-deployment events.

When 2013 Honda Civic airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2013, latest Aug 31, 2026.

114 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q1 (15).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Civic model year

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

201096 (24%)
201151 (30%)
2012149 (33%)
2013114 (36%)
201457 (20%)
201558 (15%)
201628 (3%)
201724 (4%)
201823 (3%)
201911 (3%)
202029 (13%)
20219 (6%)
20229 (1%)
20238 (3%)
20242 (2%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Is airbag non-deployment a common complaint on the 2013 Honda Civic?: Yes. Airbags make up 114 of 319 total complaints filed for this model year, a 36% share, the highest airbag complaint share among the Civic model years listed.
Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Civic airbags?: The data provided lists no related recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic airbag complaints.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Civic?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 at the time of failure for airbag-related complaints.
Have airbag issues led to injuries or crashes in the 2013 Civic?: NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 19 crashes, 1 fire, and 24 injuries for the 2013 Honda Civic.