2013 Acura Ilx, 2015 Acura RDX, 2005–2012 Acura RL and 7 other models Recall: These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators…
NHTSA campaign 19V500000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 27, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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 S5B and W59.
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 | Ilx | 2013 |
| Acura | RDX | 2015 |
| Acura | RL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Acura | TL | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura | ZDX | 2010, 2012 |
| Honda | CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda | CR-Z | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Honda | Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda | Insight | 2010, 2011, 2013 |
| Honda | Ridgeline | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V500000 (manufacturer number S5B, W59). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.