Is the 2012 HONDA Accord safe to drive?

The 2012 HONDA Accord 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.

Campaign 17V545000

High Priority Plain English 2017-08-31

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys to protect you in case of a crash. In some 2006-2012 models, the airbag's inflator might have been installed incorrectly at the dealership.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash and the airbag deploys incorrectly, it could cause serious injury to you, the passenger. This is a critical safety risk that requires immediate attention.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Honda dealer will replace the passenger airbag module at no cost to you, ensuring it's installed correctly to keep you safe. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V545000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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