# Honda Civic airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 59 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (32) - **Related recalls:** 3 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Honda Civic (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (32). There are **3 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Honda Civic airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 32 | 389 | 8% | | 2016 | 6 | 1083 | 1% | | 2017 | 7 | 607 | 1% | | 2018 | 4 | 596 | 1% | | 2019 | 1 | 353 | 0% | | 2020 | 5 | 239 | 2% | | 2021 | 2 | 148 | 1% | | 2022 | 1 | 889 | 0% | | 2023 | 1 | 263 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Honda Civic recalls related to the airbag warning light **[26V332000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332000)** (2016-2022 models, reported 2026-05-22): 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. **[24V064000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V064000)** (2020-2022 models, reported 2024-02-01): 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. **[18V266000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V266000)** (2017 models, reported 2018-04-26): If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury. **Remedy:** Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Honda Civic owners report - "The airbag deployment warning was lit after the accident. And there is a systems warning that appears on the dashboard as well when the vehicle is turned on." -- owner of a 2023 Honda Civic, complaint filed 2026 - "have a 22 civic touring sedan.Two weeks ago Two days in a row I have got a warning that there is a problem with the supplemental restraint saying it's with the airbag or seatbelt and to shut the vehicle off and to restart and to contact a dealer if it persists. I shut the vehicle off and turn it back on and the..." -- owner of a 2022 Honda Civic, complaint filed 2021 - "Honda is indicating that only vehicle with the airbag sensor light on are being prioritize. This makes me uneasy as I do not know whether or not my vehicle airbag will work properly in case of an incident. There is no waitlist for remedy to be corrected." -- owner of a 2021 Honda Civic, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Civic airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 3 related recalls (26V332000, 24V064000, 18V266000) covering 2016-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda Civic years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Civic model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 32 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda Civic with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Honda Civic has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Honda Civic warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-civic): 15 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-civic): 113 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-civic): 83 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-civic): 18 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-civic): 387 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-civic): 25 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Honda Civic - [Honda Civic specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-civic) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-civic Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.