Is the 2006 HONDA Civic safe to drive?

The 2006 HONDA Civic has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL recall for the 2006 HONDA Civic? (Campaign #05V572000)

Your vehicle's front passenger detection system has a faulty electronic component that doesn't properly detect an infant or small child in the front passenger seat, which means the airbag may deploy when it shouldn't. If the airbag deploys when an infant or small child is in the front seat, it could cause them serious injury. Honda will replace the faulty detection system free of charge. You should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 to schedule the repair.

NHTSA Campaign 05V572000 Recall Details

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

What Happened

Your vehicle's front passenger detection system has a faulty electronic component that doesn't properly detect an infant or small child in the front passenger seat, which means the airbag may deploy when it shouldn't.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag deploys when an infant or small child is in the front seat, it could cause them serious injury.

Free Fix

Honda will replace the faulty detection system free of charge. You should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 to schedule the repair.

Campaign 05V572000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Affected Vehicles