# Honda CR-V airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 58 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (15) - **Related recalls:** 4 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Honda CR-V (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (15). There are **4 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 CR-V airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 4 | 673 | 1% | | 2016 | 5 | 395 | 1% | | 2017 | 15 | 1779 | 1% | | 2018 | 5 | 2165 | 0% | | 2019 | 7 | 1107 | 1% | | 2020 | 11 | 447 | 2% | | 2021 | 4 | 446 | 1% | | 2022 | 2 | 350 | 1% | | 2023 | 1 | 633 | 0% | | 2024 | 1 | 483 | 0% | | 2025 | 2 | 293 | 1% | | 2026 | 1 | 181 | 1% | 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 CR-V recalls related to the airbag warning light **[26V332000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332000)** (2017-2022 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)** (2020-2021 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. **[19V383000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V383000)** (2019 models, reported 2019-05-21): 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. **[15V714000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V714000)** (2016 models, reported 2015-10-29): 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 driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. 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 CR-V owners report - "Whether any airbag or SRS warning lamp or message appeared before the collision is UNKNOWN. I do not recall receiving an airbag warning before the accident. The exact cause of the non-deployment is UNKNOWN and requires inspection of the vehicle, crash data, sensors, and airbag control system." -- owner of a 2026 Honda CR-V, complaint filed 2026 - "There were no warning lamps or messages and the airbags did not deploy despite frontal impact. The car is currently at the Honda Collision center and would be available for inspection." -- owner of a 2025 Honda CR-V, complaint filed 2026 - "Felt like the gas petal got stuck and caused a crash all air bags depoyed no forward collision warning or breaking activated" -- owner of a 2024 Honda CR-V, complaint filed 2026 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 CR-V airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 4 related recalls (26V332000, 24V064000, 19V383000, 15V714000) covering 2016-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda CR-V years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2017, 2019 and 2020 CR-V model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 15 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda CR-V 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 CR-V 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 CR-V warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-cr-v): 27 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/honda-cr-v): 15 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-cr-v): 561 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-cr-v): 392 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-cr-v): 91 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/honda-cr-v): 15 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-cr-v): 362 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-cr-v): 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 CR-V - [Honda CR-V specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-cr-v) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-cr-v Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.