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severe Owners of the 2010 Honda Civic have filed 89 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Civic | 172 |
| 2007 Civic | 144 |
| 2008 Civic | 168 |
| 2009 Civic | 93 |
| 2010 Civic (this page) | 89 |
| 2011 Civic | 46 |
| 2012 Civic | 134 |
| 2013 Civic | 104 |
| 2014 Civic | 52 |
All 8 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
Airbags accounts for 22% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2010 Civics report multiple distinct airbag problems. The most widespread is the Takata propellant recall (NHTSA 16V346000), issued in May 2016, involving inflators that degrade over time and rupture on deployment, spraying metal fragments. Despite recall notices warning owners not to use front seats, parts were unavailable for months or years. Owners repeatedly contacted dealerships and Honda corporate, only to be told no parts were in stock with no estimated repair dates—some faced waits of six months to over a year.
Others report airbags deploying unexpectedly at low speeds: striking a curb, driving over a metal construction plate, or even backing out of a parking space. These unintended deployments caused loss of control and occupant injuries. Conversely, some owners were in moderate-to-severe crashes (25–65 mph collisions, rollovers, guardrail strikes) where airbags failed to deploy entirely, leaving occupants injured.
Additional complaints include water leaks around curtain airbags, intermittent SRS warning lights with no stored codes, and in one case a vehicle sold missing airbags entirely. Owners who had recall repairs performed report the SRS warning light coming back on immediately afterward, with dealers refusing warranty coverage and demanding payment for diagnostics.
Dealership compliance with the recall was poor: dealerships lost appointment records, failed to order parts, made excuses for missing inventory, and despite Honda's recall mailings promising free loaner vehicles, refused to provide them. Corporate follow-ups yielded case numbers but no timely resolution.
Same Honda Civic airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2011 · 2012
Propellant wafers in Takata inflators degrade over time, leading to overly aggressive combustion when activated. Excessive internal pressure ruptures the inflator body, releasing metal shrapnel through the airbag cushion that can injure occupants. Owners report recall notices warning of this danger, but parts shortages and extended delays prevent timely repair.
When: Recall initiated May 23, 2016 and extended through 2018; parts unavailable for months or years during that period
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received for passenger or driver-side airbags; Metal fragments or powder observed in/from airbag deployment; Manufacturer advised to avoid front-seat passengers pending repair; Parts unavailable; no estimated repair dates provided
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V346000, NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V351000, NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V042000
Repairs/costs cited: Recall repairs required replacement of defective Takata inflators; dealers initially lacked parts, causing waits of months to years. Owners reported dealership excuses about missing parts, failed follow-ups, and inability to schedule appointments.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda issued recall notices; TK Holdings (Takata) filed for bankruptcy. Honda declined to extend warranty or deactivate defective airbags pending repair availability. Some dealers refused to perform work without parts on hand. Corporate office promised loaner vehicles and accommodations in recall mailings but did not deliver on those promises.
Water leaks occur around the driver-side curtain airbag during rain, raising concern that corrosion will prevent the airbag from deploying in an accident. Owner documented the issue on video and found evidence of the same problem among other 2010 Civic owners online. Dealership was unable to replicate and identify the source.
When: At approximately 28,000 miles; warranty expired due to age (vehicle over 3 years old)
Symptoms owners cite: Water visible leaking around driver-side curtain airbag during rain; Water infiltration in other sections of the vehicle; No warning indicators illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership service inspection performed as a courtesy but could not replicate the leak or determine source. No repair attempted. Owner requested warranty extension; request denied.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda declined to extend warranty or investigate further once leak could not be replicated in dealer environment.
Airbags deploy without collision or with minimal impact (striking curb, driving over metal construction plate, hitting curb while turning at low speed from a stop). In one case, airbags deployed while vehicle was parked and backing out of a parking space. Owners report no prior warning lights and manufacturers claim events do not meet deployment criteria.
When: Variable; one at 142,000 miles; one at 30,000 miles (3 years old); one at 56,011 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side and curtain airbags deployed at low speeds (20 mph or less); Deployment while turning at a light from a dead stop; Deployment while backing out of parking space; Deployment from striking a curb; Deployment from driving over metal construction plate; No collision warning indicators before deployment; Vehicle loss of control following unexpected deployment; Owner injury (facial bruising, whiplash, back/neck injuries)
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle declared total loss by insurance in two cases. In one case, dealer stated airbag deployed because vehicle struck curb, contradicting owner's claim of no side impact. One seat fractured in half by metal fragment from deploying airbag.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: In one case, Honda stated vehicle was not included in airbag recall. In another, manufacturer claimed low-speed impact does not activate sensors despite bumper being completely removed.
Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to severe crashes (25–65 mph impacts, rollovers, tree collisions, rear-end impacts, head-on guardrail strikes). Occupants sustain injuries that might have been mitigated by airbag deployment. Prior to failure, no warning indicators are present.
When: Variable mileage and timing; incidents at 35,000; 72,000; 90,000; 109,416; 148,000; and 250,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Frontal or side airbags did not deploy during collision; Vehicle struck at 25–50 mph; hydroplaning and rollover; head-on guardrail impact; rear-end impact; No warning indicators before collision; Occupant injuries: whiplash, neck/back injuries (C3/C4 vertebrae damage), head injuries, chest bruising, facial injuries
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle taken to Honda dealership two months before failure; owner was told vehicle was not included in Takata recall. Vehicles were either not inspected after failure or towed to salvage/impound. One vehicle deemed destroyed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda stated one vehicle was not included in recall. No recalls or service bulletins mentioned for non-deployment failures.
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light or airbag status indicators illuminate intermittently or persistently, indicating a potential system malfunction. In some cases, a 'Side Airbag Off' indicator appears briefly with no error codes logged. In others, the light comes on after recall repair and does not extinguish. Diagnostics show no stored codes, making the issue difficult to reproduce or diagnose.
When: Variable; some recurring every few months (5–10 seconds each); some persistent after recall repair work; one at 118,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminated or flashing; 'Side Airbag Off' indicator appearing for 5–10 seconds at a time; Light turns on and off intermittently (no pattern); Light remains on after recall or other airbag work; No stored diagnostic trouble codes despite warning
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership diagnostics run with no codes found; unable to reproduce intermittent condition. One owner charged nearly $1,800 for SRS repair after recall work. In multiple cases, issues arose immediately following recall repair service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer stated vehicle had high mileage and owner would have to pay out of warranty. No recalls or TSBs cited. In one case, after recall repair work, dealer claimed the SRS light issue is unrelated and customer must pay for inspection.
Owner purchased a used vehicle with airbags disabled or missing. When a recall was issued, the owner discovered the vehicle had no passenger-side airbags. Dealership disclaimed responsibility. In another case, all side airbags show as 'off' on the instrument cluster.
When: Discovered upon receiving recall notice
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger-side airbag completely missing from vehicle; All side airbags shown as disabled on instrument cluster; Flashing airbag warning light
Repairs/costs cited: None; vehicle sold without airbags. No repair performed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership denied responsibility; stated they knew nothing about missing airbags and did not return follow-up calls.
Even after recall issuance, owners experience months or years of delay before parts become available and repairs are completed. Dealerships cite missing parts, lost appointment records, and failure to order replacement inflators. Honda's corporate office promises loaner vehicles and accommodations advertised in recall mailings but does not honor them. Some owners cannot access the vehicle pending repair completion, affecting their ability to work and transport family.
When: Recall initiated May 2016; delays extend into 2017–2018; some owners report waiting 6+ months without resolution
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received; Parts unavailable at dealership for weeks or months; Dealership excuses: parts not ordered, parts never arrived, appointment record lost, no notification received; Loaner vehicle promised in recall mailing but refused by dealership; Multiple follow-up calls to dealership with no resolution; Corporate office offers to help but no action taken; Owner unable to use vehicle for work, school, or family transportation during wait
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V346000
Repairs/costs cited: Recall repairs required new inflators; significant parts shortage delayed supply. When repairs were eventually completed, some owners reported no follow-up notification and had to contact dealership unprompted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda issued recall notices with loaner vehicle promises; corporate office created case numbers but did not provide timely follow-up or parts availability. TK Holdings bankruptcy contributed to parts shortage. No expedited resolution or customer compensation offered.
Synthesized from 89 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
I received a letter from Honda in july 2016, stating that my passenger airbags were being recalled and the parts would be ready in late summer/early fall 2016. The letter stated that I should not allow anyone to sit in my passenger seat until the airbags were replaced as shrapnel could be dislodged in an accident. Ithe is now the end of december 2016 and I have still not heard back from Honda…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns 2010 Honda civic. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer…
Takata recall I received a warning not to have a passenger sit in the front seat, but what about me, the driver? I have been driving in constant fear of getting hit by another car, causing the driver side air bag to inflate, and possibly dying or getting severely injured. I live in hawaii with high humidity. It is almost the end of 2016 and I still have not received notice of bringing my…
The car, a hybrid, sustained left side impact twice, left front impact, and right rear bumper impact. The frame was damaged in two places and repaired. The damage to the car was over $15,000.00, no air bags deployed causing 1 in the car to be injured. *tr
Takata recall. Psychological effect that there may be a problem with the airbags of the 2010 Honda civic.
Good evening, and to whom it may concern, I've been trying to correct the air bag recall since august 2016. I've contacted and visited the following dealership three times since I was notified of this recall: bryan Honda 4104 raeford rd. Fayetteville, nc 28304 every time I visited the dealership, I was unable to get my vehicle serviced. The first time, the excuse from the dealership…
It's a meaningful issue. 89 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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.
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.
Yes — 8 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.