Honda has recalled a very large group of its most popular cars because a sensor under the front passenger seat can crack. The recall, numbered 26V332 by federal regulators, expands an earlier campaign and covers more than a dozen Honda and Acura models.
Which cars are affected
Among the models we track, the recall covers:
- Honda Civic 2016 to 2022
- Honda Accord 2016 to 2022, including the Accord Hybrid
- Honda CR-V 2017 to 2022, including the 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid
- Honda Pilot 2017 to 2022
- Honda Odyssey 2018 to 2024
It also includes the Ridgeline, Passport, HR-V, Insight, Fit and several Acura models. Not every car in these years is affected, so the only way to be sure is to check the VIN.
What is wrong
The front passenger seat has a weight sensor that tells the air bag system whether an adult, a child or nobody is sitting there. That decides whether and how the passenger air bag fires. On affected cars, the sensor can crack and short circuit. According to the recall filing, that can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Many owners have already seen a related symptom: the passenger air bag “off” light staying on with an adult in the seat. If you see that light behave oddly, mention it when you book the recall.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors for free. Honda began mailing owner letters on July 7, 2026. As with every recall, the repair is free regardless of how many times the car has been sold.
What to do
- Enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on Honda’s owner site.
- If the recall shows as open, call any Honda or Acura dealer to book it.
- Ask whether any other recalls are open at the same visit. Several of these model years have more than one.
If you are shopping for a used Honda
This recall touches so many years that most used Hondas from 2016 to 2022 will show it. That is not a reason to avoid them. It is a reason to confirm the work is done before you buy, or to book it right after. Our year pages for the CR-V, Civic, Accord, Pilot and Odyssey list every recall for each year.
Questions
Is it safe to drive before the repair? Honda has not told owners to stop driving. Book the repair promptly, especially if the passenger air bag light is acting up.
My car had the earlier seat sensor recall. Do I need this one? This recall expands the earlier one. Check the VIN, because some cars repaired before may need the newer part.