Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the HONDA Element.
9 model years with recalls (2003–2011)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed November 2026
The HONDA Element has 24 known NHTSA safety recalls across 9 model years (2003–2011), most commonly involving Air Bags.
Data last refreshed November 2026.
Not Every Element Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the HONDA Element across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY…
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ELEMENT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 25, 2010. DURING ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE…
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN…
The HONDA Element has 24 known NHTSA safety recalls across 9 model years (2003–2011), most commonly involving air bags. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which HONDA Element model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each HONDA Element model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the HONDA Element safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the HONDA Element as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
