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2011 honda CR-Z airbags problems

severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100

What owners are reporting 9 most recent

airbags · filed 12/24/2016

TAKATA RECALL. THE LETTER FROM HONDA CAME EARLY IN THE YEAR. IT SAID CONTACT THE DEALER. DEALERS SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. NEED A REPLACEMENT CAR UNTIL THEY CAN FIX MY CAR. CALL DEALERS MANY TIMES.

airbags · filed 12/09/2016

TAKATA RECALL TAKING WAY TOO LONG ! I DO HIGHWAY DRIVING 100 MILES A DAY & NEED IT FIXED NOW OR ARRANGE A LONER FREE OF CHARGE ASAP! I HEAR A SQUEEKING NOISE CONING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 - 70 MPH ! *TR

airbags · filed 10/29/2016

TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTICE FROM HONDA IN MARCH 2016. WHEN I TRIED TO SET APPOINTMENT TOLD LATE SUMMER. IT IS NOW 8 MONTHS AND STILL NO APPOINTMENT. THE ODDS OF MY HAVING A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH THE AIRBAG GETS GREATER EACH DAY GOES BY. THIS COULD MAKE FOR ONE BAD LAW SUIT!!!!! NEED YOUR HELP ON THIS MATTER NOW. ENOUGH SAID . THANK YOU R. KENNEDY

airbags · filed 10/03/2011

****REVISION TO PREVIOUS COMPLAINT**** I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN THIS VEHICLE. I AM FINE, HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME TO THE SEAT PROPERLY. AS THE IMPACT HAPPENED THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AND HELD ME MIDWAY, FROM THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND DID NOT 'PRETENSION' ME PROPERLY (PULL ME BACK AND HOLD ME SUNG TO THE SEAT. BECAUSE OF THIS, WHILE THE …

airbags · filed 09/21/2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-Z. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS…

airbags · filed 09/15/2017

TAKATA RECALL, I WAS INVOLVED IN TWO DRIVER SIDE COLLISIONS, THE FIRST HAPPENED JULY THE SECOND SEPTEMBER 13TH THIS YEAR. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN EITHER INSTANCES BOTH DIRECT IMPACT WITH DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRST INCIDENT MY CAR HAD A POWER SURGE FORWARD OVER A CURB INTO MY PROPERTY DEMAGE TO THE CAR AND HOUSE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. POLICE ASKED IF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED I WAS JUST…

airbags · filed 09/10/2016

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA REGARDING THIS RECALL IN MARCH OF 2016. I CONSIDER MYSELF A REASONABLE MAN BUT ITS BEEN MORE THAN 5 MONTHS AND STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE LETTER STATES THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER OF 2016. MY DEALER HAS BEEN LESS THAN HELPFUL. HONDA CORPORATE HAS BEEN EVEN LESS HELPFUL. I AM MAKING PAYMENTS AND PAYING INSURANCE ON A VEHICLE I CAN'T DRI…

airbags · filed 09/01/2016

TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE CALLED IN MARCH TO MOSES HONDA IN HUNTINGTON WV AND TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CALLED AGAIN IN MAY NO PARTS AVAILABLE. TALKED WITH TUCKER. NOW ITS SEPTEMBER AND BEING GIVEN RUN AROUND. CAN YOU HELP FRANK

airbags · filed 08/10/2016

TAKATA RECALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MY AIRBAG INFLATOR TO COME IN SINCE MARCH 2ND. I HAVE BEEN IN A RENTAL FOR OVER FOUR MONTHS. I HAVE CALLED GILLMAN HONDA SAN ANTONIO MONTHLY FOR AN UPDATE ON IT ETA. IT WAS FIRST LATE MAY/EARLY JUNE, THEN IT WAS LATE JUNE, THEN IT WAS SUMMER, THEN IT WAS "WE DON'T KNOW". THE INFLATOR HAS BEEN ORDERED, BUT HAS YET TO ARRIVE AFTER FOUR MONTHS. I RECEIVED THE O…

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 honda CR-Z?

It's a meaningful issue. 15 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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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