Check your dashboard: Honda recalls nearly 100,000 vehicles over airbag defect

Honda is expanding a safety recall that affects nearly 100,000 vehicles across its Honda and Acura lineups after investigators found a hardware defect in the occupant classification system that can cause the front passenger airbag to deploy at full force in a crash, even when a child seat or infant seat is in that position. The fault centers on weight-sensing hardware embedded in the front passenger seat cushion, which should determine whether a passenger is an adult or child and adjust airbag deployment accordingly; a malfunction can override this failsafe. The recall covers popular models such as the Honda Accord, Civic, and CR-V and is part of a broader June 2026 wave affecting multiple automakers. Owners are urged to check whether their vehicle is affected through the NHTSA's free recall database by entering their 17-character VIN. The VIN can be found near the lower windshield on the driver's side, on the registration card, or on the insurance card. The recall's inclusion in a June 2026 wave underscores the ongoing focus on airbag safety as automakers address sensor and deployment logic across Honda and industry fleets.