ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most situations, the SRS Unit should be last on the list of components to replace. Here is a quick tip for troubleshooting a faulty seat weight sensor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2021 Honda Accord airbags problems
moderate Owners of the 2021 Honda Accord have filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 Accord | 21 |
| 2018 Accord | 45 |
| 2019 Accord | 25 |
| 2020 Accord | 29 |
| 2021 Accord (this page) | 13 |
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.
ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most situations, the SRS Unit should be last on the list of components to replace. Here is a quick tip for troubleshooting a faulty seat weight sensor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2021 Honda Accords received notice of NHTSA Campaign 24V064000 (passenger seat airbag weight sensor) but cannot get the recall repaired. Honda notified customers 12–18+ months before filing these complaints that repairs would begin by April 2024, then extended timelines another 12 months or longer. Multiple dealers confirm parts are simply unavailable and have no delivery schedule from Honda. Owners report wait times cited as 4–5 years in some cases, with Honda limiting dealer shipments to 10 units per week and conditioning supply on return of defective parts. One dealer reportedly has 2,000 customers ahead in line for the same repair. Some owners were told their cars cannot be repaired unless the airbag warning light is illuminated—a condition that may not occur until a failure happens. The HondaLink app shows the recall repair as available to schedule, but dealers cannot fulfill the appointments. No owners report actual component failure, only inability to access the recall repair. Vehicle devaluation from the open recall is cited. This is a parts supply and logistics issue, not a design defect that owners have experienced.
Same Honda Accord airbags reports on nearby years: 2018 · 2019 · 2020
Failure modes owners describe
Recall repair parts unavailable — extended delay
NHTSA Campaign 24V064000 (passenger seat airbag sensor) issued to 2021 Accord owners, but Honda has not supplied repair parts to dealers. Owners report being notified 12–18+ months before complaint and told repairs would begin in April 2024, then later told parts would not be available for an additional 12 months. Some dealers report Honda limiting shipments to 10 units per week and conditioning supply on return of defective parts. Wait times cited as 4–5 years or longer in some cases.
When: Recall issued approximately early-to-mid 2023; complaints filed 2024. Owners report 12–18+ month delays from initial notification to inability to schedule repair.
Symptoms owners cite: Unable to schedule recall repair despite repeated requests; Dealers lack parts and cannot commit to repair dates; Owners report sitting on open recalls due to parts shortage; HondaLink app shows recall repair option but dealers cannot fulfill; Vehicle devaluation due to open recall
Codes mentioned: 24V064000
Repairs/costs cited: Recall repair parts (passenger seat airbag sensor) not yet supplied by manufacturer to dealers; no repair cost cited because repairs have not been performed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda notified owners and issued recall 24V064000; confirmed to dealers and owners multiple times that parts are not available; no TSB, no software update, no alternative offered
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Honda, US operations based in CA, continues to refuse to fix their recalled cars. I was notified 18 months ago about an airbag recall for my 2021 Honda Accord. Honda is telling customers that "parts will be ready to fix all affected cars next month", but they are telling their dealers that "it may take 4-5 years to provide them these parts". One of their San Diego dealers told me today that…
I have a open recall on my vehicle from 2/2024 VIN [XXX] Honda Will not honor it because, they don’t have the parts is what I was told. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I have contacted multiple dealers to repair the recall. However, none of the dealers have the parts to repair it and does not know when they will have parts. They asked me to keep checking because they will not be contacting me when the parts are available. I am using my vehicle everyday and I have a passenger present at all times. I do not want to get in an accident and have my passengers in…
Had airbags trouble with your 2021 Honda Accord?
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 2021 Honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 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.
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/2021/Honda/Accord.
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