Honda Recalls Nearly 100,000 Vehicles Over Airbags That Could Injure Children

Honda has issued a safety recall affecting 98,892 vehicles across Honda and Acura due to a faulty front passenger seat weight sensor that can cause airbags to deploy when they should remain disabled. The recall covers models built between 2016 and 2026 and expands a prior recall from February 2024 that affected more than 750,000 vehicles. Honda will begin mailing notification letters to affected owners by July 6, 2026, and dealers will replace the defective sensor with an updated component at no cost. The company traces the issue to a supply-chain disruption that led a tier-two supplier to change the base material, increasing stress on the sensor's circuit board and causing rare shorts.

The defect could increase the risk of injury for infants, children, and smaller occupants by allowing front passenger airbags to deploy in a crash when they should not. In total, recalls related to this issue now approach 850,000 vehicles. Until repairs are completed, Honda advises owners to monitor warning indicators and contact their dealer if any alerts appear.