Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Honda CR-Z airbags problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 3 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Honda CR-Z, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Honda CR-Z we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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 - 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 driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DEALER MESSAGE - CERTAIN VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE DRIVER'S AIRBG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL ARE UNDER STOP SALE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DEALER MESSAGE - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION AFFECTED VEHICLES.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE BULLETIN - AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE, SPRAYING SHRAPNEL AT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Honda cr-z. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Honda cr-z. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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…
Takata recall
Had airbags trouble with your 2014 Honda CR-Z?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Honda CR-Z?
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?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 25,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/CR-Z.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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