2003 Acura CL, 2003–2006 Acura MDX, 2002–2003 Acura TL and 9 other models Recall: These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators…
NHTSA campaign 19V499000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 27, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 Q5A and Y58.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | CL | 2003 |
| Acura | MDX | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Acura | TL | 2002, 2003 |
| Honda | Accord | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Honda | Civic | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Honda | Civic GX | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Honda | Civic Hybrid | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Honda | CR-V | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Honda | Element | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Honda | Pilot | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Honda | Ridgeline | 2006 |
Related recalls
More Acura CL recalls
- 2001–2002 Acura CL and 7 other models — These vehicles may have received a replacement driver…
- 1998–2001 Acura CL and 9 other models — These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 16 other models — Affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 11 other models — Affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver…
- 2001–2003 Acura CL and 5 other models — ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES…
Other campaigns involving Acura vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V499000 (manufacturer number Q5A, Y58). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.