Is there an airbag recall on the 2011 Honda CR-Z?

Yes. Two related recalls cover the airbags: campaign 16V061000 (reported 2016-02-03) and campaign 19V500000 (reported 2019-06-27), both involving replacement of the driver frontal airbag inflator.

How common are airbag complaints for the 2011 CR-Z?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints out of 38 total complaints for the 2011 CR-Z, or 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these airbag issues?

NHTSA data for this problem area shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries among the reported airbag complaints.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2011 CR-Z is 34,500 miles.

What is the remedy for the Takata airbag recall?

Honda dealers replace the driver frontal airbag inflator free of charge under both listed recall campaigns.

2011 Honda CR-Z Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 16 of 38 complaints (42%) on the 2011 Honda CR-Z, tied to the Takata inflator recall (campaigns 16V061000 and 19V500000). Reported issues include failure to deploy in crashes, long delays getting replacement parts, and lack of dealer notification. Median mileage at failure is 34,500.

Airbags complaints: 16; 42% of 38
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 34,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during frontal or side-impact collisions, including two separate driver-side crashes described by one owner.
Multiple owners describe waiting many months for Takata inflator replacement parts to arrive at dealers, with some kept in rental cars for over four months.
Some owners say they were never notified by the dealer or Honda about the recall and only learned of it by chance during unrelated service visits.
One owner reported a dealer refusing repair after learning the vehicle had a salvage title with a previously deployed airbag.
Owners describe frustration with dealers giving inconsistent timelines for parts availability tied to NHTSA campaign 16V061000.

When 2011 Honda CR-Z airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2011, latest Jun 13, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2016 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Honda CR-Z

NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
NHTSA 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Airbags complaints by CR-Z model year

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

201116 (42%)
20126 (86%)
20139 (82%)
20143 (75%)
20152 (40%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there an airbag recall on the 2011 Honda CR-Z?: Yes. Two related recalls cover the airbags: campaign 16V061000 (reported 2016-02-03) and campaign 19V500000 (reported 2019-06-27), both involving replacement of the driver frontal airbag inflator.
How common are airbag complaints for the 2011 CR-Z?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints out of 38 total complaints for the 2011 CR-Z, or 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these airbag issues?: NHTSA data for this problem area shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries among the reported airbag complaints.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2011 CR-Z is 34,500 miles.
What is the remedy for the Takata airbag recall?: Honda dealers replace the driver frontal airbag inflator free of charge under both listed recall campaigns.