How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2020 Civic, which is 13% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2020 Honda Civic?

Yes. Two related recalls cover airbags: campaign 24V064000 (reported 2024-02-01) and campaign 26V332000 (reported 2026-05-21), both involving replacement of seat weight sensors.

Did the 2020 Civic airbag problems cause any injuries?

NHTSA data tied to the airbag complaints for this year shows 5 injuries, 5 crashes, and 1 fire reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2020 Civic?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2020 Civic is 21,650 miles.

Are airbag complaints worse on the 2020 Civic than other years?

The 2020 Civic's 13% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most recent years like 2018 (3%), 2019 (3%), and 2021 (6%), though lower than older years such as 2012 (33%) and 2013 (36%).

2020 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic, 13% of its 225 total complaints for the year. These include 5 crashes and 1 fire, and the issue is tied to two Honda airbag recalls involving seat weight sensors.

Airbags complaints: 29; 13% of 225
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 21,650 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-severe frontal or side-impact crashes, including one crash reported at 60 MPH.
Airbags did not deploy in a low-speed rear-end collision, allowing the driver to slide down in the seat and strike the steering wheel.
Passenger seat weight sensor fails to register occupant weight, disabling the passenger airbag even with no prior crash.
Steering wheel airbag deployed on its own at 20 MPH with no collision involved.
Owners report long delays getting recall parts for the seat weight sensor repair under campaign 24V064000, leaving vehicles unrepaired for months.
A low-speed curb strike triggered unexpected airbag deployment along with a broken windshield.

When 2020 Honda Civic airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2020, latest Mar 4, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Mar 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2020 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.
NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

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 2020 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2020 Civic, which is 13% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2020 Honda Civic?: Yes. Two related recalls cover airbags: campaign 24V064000 (reported 2024-02-01) and campaign 26V332000 (reported 2026-05-21), both involving replacement of seat weight sensors.
Did the 2020 Civic airbag problems cause any injuries?: NHTSA data tied to the airbag complaints for this year shows 5 injuries, 5 crashes, and 1 fire reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2020 Civic?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2020 Civic is 21,650 miles.
Are airbag complaints worse on the 2020 Civic than other years?: The 2020 Civic's 13% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most recent years like 2018 (3%), 2019 (3%), and 2021 (6%), though lower than older years such as 2012 (33%) and 2013 (36%).