TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS P…
2011 Honda Accord Crosstour airbags problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TAKATA RECALL -- THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER-- LEFT DEALERSHIP AND AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON -- COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY-- DEALER SAYS BECAUSE IT WASN'T ON WHEN THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ITS NOT PART OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT CAME ON ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER AND I RETURNED-- THEY RESET IT BUT IT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR USUALLY SHORT PERIODS-- THE TECH WHO PERFORMED T…
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL VIA CARFAX APP IN MAY 2016. I SEE THAT A REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE TIME FRAME GIVEN INITIALLY WAS LATE SUMMER OR FALL 2016. I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES SO FAR (NO ACCIDENTS).
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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.