# Honda HR-V airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 19 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (4) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Honda HR-V (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (4). There are **2 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 HR-V airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 3 | 243 | 1% | | 2018 | 1 | 160 | 1% | | 2019 | 4 | 241 | 2% | | 2020 | 3 | 86 | 3% | | 2021 | 4 | 64 | 6% | | 2022 | 3 | 89 | 3% | | 2024 | 1 | 110 | 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 HR-V recalls related to the airbag warning light **[26V332000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332000)** (2019-2021 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. 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 HR-V owners report - "Please review and look into this issue as it has been noted in prior service bulletins for the SRS system light to have issues." -- owner of a 2024 Honda HR-V, complaint filed 2026 - "...Distribution (EBD) continuously flashing, Hold Brake light, Oil light flashing and the Drivers and Front Passenger Airbag light flashing. I had to stop in Los Angeles CA, Honda service center and they couldn't do a diagnostic test that day and warning lights went off after technician disabled the Road departure..." -- owner of a 2022 Honda HR-V, complaint filed 2023 - "Air bag sensor light is always off even when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat. The sensor has been recalled once before however it's still having the same issue even after being replaced." -- owner of a 2021 Honda HR-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 HR-V airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 2 related recalls (26V332000, 24V064000) covering 2019-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda HR-V years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2019 and 2021 HR-V model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 4 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda HR-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 HR-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 HR-V warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-hr-v): 10 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-hr-v): 51 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-hr-v): 54 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-hr-v): 11 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-hr-v): 23 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 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 HR-V - [Honda HR-V specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-hr-v) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-hr-v Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.