TAKATA RECALL
2009 Honda CR-V airbags problems
severe 174 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
174
Recalls
0
Crashes
18
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TAKATA RECALL I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 11-12-2016. THE SEATBELT TIGHTENED AND THE AIRBAGS ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN HIT. YOU COULD SMELL THE RESIDUE FROM THE BAGS BUT NEITHER OF THE FRONT BAGS ACTUALLY POPPED OUT.
TAKATA RECALL. RCVD LETTER FROM HONDA 3/28/16, SAYING CONTINUED DRIVING WAS DANGEROUS. YET PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. I'VE CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER IN THE INTERIM AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY. IF THEY CAN BUILD AND SELL NEW CARS THAT HAVE SAFE AIRBAG SYSTEMS, THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIX THEIR UNSAFE ITEMS THAT WERE SOLD TO CONSUMERS. *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Honda CR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 174 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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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