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2019 Honda CR-V air bags problems

79 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Honda CR-V cite air bags, 7% of all 1,107 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 2 recalls on this component.

Complaints
79
7% of all complaints
Crashes
12
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
9
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the air bags

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that vehicle was displaying the warning message "Airbag System SRS Problem". The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V332000 (Air Bags); however, VIN number was not included. The dealer was contacted; however vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 27, 2026Air bagsODI 11760112
“Driver side door lock was broken. Car was broken into. Airbag (on steering wheel) was stolen. I am not sure if the alarm went off. Caused “Airbag System (SRS) Problem” warning light on the dash. Car was still drivable. This was during the pandemic so there was a parts shortage. Needed to replace lock, airbag, and clock spring. Took 2 weeks.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 27, 2026Air bagsODI 11740425
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while pulling into the street, the light was green, and she noticed a vehicle coming in fast into a turning light, and when he turned, she braced for impact. The contact stated she was in the left lane and got pushed all the way to the right lane during the crash. The air bags deployed, but upon impact to the head, the air bag exploded and instantly felt burning in her stomach, her hand, and all the way up to her shoulder. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a local Bodyshop. A police report was filed. The driver was the only occupant. The injury sustained was a burn on the left arm and stomach, and pain in the neck and back. There was medical treatment for the injuries. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 3, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11729084
“The contact owned a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 15 MPH, and as he was making a left turn onto a side street, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the center of the vehicle on the driver's side. The contact stated that the side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the police were called and wrote a report. The contact stated that there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,519.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 19, 2025Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11700273
“Continuous illumination of all lights on the dash. We have to reset the battery to clear the codes and it will do it again but the timing differs. Now, I am getting the “Airbag SRS System Problem” that pops up and then goes away when the vehicle is restarted. This has been going on for over a year. We have replaced the alternator and continue to try and find the actual malfunction as a code reader just lists all things being illuminated. We are not the first, not the only, and definitely not the last crv owners with this issue. FIX THIS!!!! I’m highly disappointed in Honda.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 12, 2025Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed controlODI 11680295
“The driver seatbelt failed to lock when rear end collision occurred and drivers face slammed into steering wheel. The steering wheel airbag failed to deploy when the car rear ended the vehicle in front of them. Drivers safety was jeopardized and now has severe concussion. Repair center stated seatbelt showed zero signs of locking and air bag should’ve deployed. Vehicle was inspected by insurance and was deemed a complete loss. No warning lights sounds or messages went off when vehicle was rear ended and front end collision.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 3, 2025Air bags, Seat beltsCrash reportedODI 11658683

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

2 recalls on this component

Air bags: front passenger

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Air bagsReported May 22, 2026NHTSA 26V332000

Air bags: driver clockspring

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.

Air bagsReported May 21, 2019NHTSA 19V383000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.