How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2017 Civic, which is 4% of the 593 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Honda Civic?

Yes. Recall campaign 26V332000 covers airbags and involves replacing seat weight sensors, according to Honda; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

Did the 2017 Civic airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2017 Civic.

At what mileage do 2017 Civic airbag problems typically happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2017 Civic is 4,000 miles.

2017 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic, 4% of its 593 total complaints that year, with 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries. A related recall (26V332000) addresses seat weight sensors tied to airbag deployment.

Airbags complaints: 24; 4% of 593
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 4,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy or deploy late in low-to-moderate speed collisions, sometimes with injuries to the driver or passenger.
Owners report airbags deploying unexpectedly in minor accidents with little visible vehicle damage, sometimes causing burns to hands or arms.
Some drivers experienced a dashboard airbag system warning message appear at the moment of a crash, followed by non-deployment.
A driver's airbag deployed downward instead of forward during a frontal collision, and the seat belt reportedly failed at the same time.
Owners report passenger airbags not deploying due to a weight-sensor design that deactivates the airbag if the occupant does not meet a set weight threshold.

When 2017 Honda Civic airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 16, 2017, latest Aug 25, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Aug 2026; peak May 2023 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Honda Civic

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 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

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2017 Civic, which is 4% of the 593 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Honda Civic?: Yes. Recall campaign 26V332000 covers airbags and involves replacing seat weight sensors, according to Honda; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
Did the 2017 Civic airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2017 Civic.
At what mileage do 2017 Civic airbag problems typically happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2017 Civic is 4,000 miles.