How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 79 airbag complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 7% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V?

Yes. Recall 19V383000 covers a steering wheel core defect that can damage internal harnesses and disable the driver's airbag or its clockspring; Honda's remedy adds a protective cover and replaces the clockspring.

Do the 2019 CR-V airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 12 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2019 CR-V?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2019 CR-V is 5,150 miles.

2019 Honda CR-V Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 79 airbag complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 7% of its 1,099 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, linked to 12 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire, with median failure mileage at 5,150. A related steering-wheel recall (19V383000) covers airbag wiring damage.

Airbags complaints: 79; 7% of 1,099
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 5,150 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed rear-end or frontal collisions, including impacts with trucks, poles, and deer.
Side air bags do not deploy in T-bone or side-impact crashes even when the driver's side of the vehicle is struck directly.
Frontal air bags deploy partially, with certain bags (such as rear-seat or side units) not firing while others do.
One driver reports a driver's side air bag deploying spontaneously with no impact, causing loss of vehicle control.
An owner reports a delayed recall repair under campaign 19V383000 due to unavailable replacement parts.

When 2019 Honda CR-V airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 8, 2019, latest Aug 27, 2026.

79 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2019 (19).

Airbags recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V

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 19V383000May 21, 2019Airbags161,252 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.

Airbags complaints by CR-V model year

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

2010217 (45%)
2011295 (53%)
201230 (7%)
201327 (7%)
201432 (5%)
201525 (4%)
201632 (8%)
201736 (2%)
201821 (1%)
201979 (7%)
202047 (13%)
202114 (4%)
20222 (1%)
20236 (1%)
20244 (1%)
20257 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda CR-V?: NHTSA lists 79 airbag complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 7% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V?: Yes. Recall 19V383000 covers a steering wheel core defect that can damage internal harnesses and disable the driver's airbag or its clockspring; Honda's remedy adds a protective cover and replaces the clockspring.
Do the 2019 CR-V airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 12 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2019 CR-V?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2019 CR-V is 5,150 miles.