THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS IN AUGUST AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. JUST WANTED TO AN UPDATED TO SEE WHEN MY VEHICLE WOULD BE SERVICED.
2009 Honda Accord airbags problems
critical 138 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
138
Recalls
0
Crashes
28
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
CALLED THE CAR PLACE SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE WHAT I NEEDED TO DO IN CASE LATER ON MY AIRBAGS DOES NOT DEPLOY IN A CAR WRECK.
AIRBAG (UNKNOWN WHETHER TAMARA) RECALL: REC'D LETTER FROM AMERICAN HONDA DATED JULY 2016 NOTIFYING ME OF RECALL AND SAYING "HONDA WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE...". AS OF TODAY (12/27/16) I'VE RECEIVED NOTHING, SO I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER - LARRY HOPKINS HONDA; SUNNYVALE CA. WAS TOLD THEY HAVE PARTS; HAVE HAD THEM FOR A WHILE! - BUT NEXT APPOINTMENT ISN'T UNTIL MARCH 16…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Honda Accord?
It's a serious issue. 138 complaints have been filed, including 28 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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