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severe Owners of the 2021 Honda HR-V have filed 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 HR-V | 5 |
| 2018 HR-V | 5 |
| 2019 HR-V | 8 |
| 2020 HR-V | 5 |
| 2021 HR-V (this page) | 20 |
| 2022 HR-V | 4 |
Of the 7 model years of Honda HR-V we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 20.
Airbags accounts for 32% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 7 categories tracked.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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 ↗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.
Most complaints center on Honda's inability to supply parts for airbag recall 24V064000. Owners received recall notices but dealerships report parts on backorder with no ETA. Multiple owners complained Honda exceeded reasonable timeframes—one lease customer reported 13 calls with no resolution and faced a body shop refusing to release the vehicle for months. One owner reported conflicting information: Honda said the car was drivable; the dealership said no.
Two narratives describe actual failures. One owner reported an airbag casing deploying as a projectile during a collision, striking the occupant's face and eye rather than properly inflating. The occupant sustained severe blunt force trauma, blindness, and a broken foot. Another owner reported an SRS warning light activation without clear cause, along with unrelated brake assist activation.
A third owner reported instrument cluster malfunction (inoperative display, erroneous readings, flickering lights) occurring on cold days, but this vehicle also had the pending airbag recall with unavailable parts. The connection between the cluster failures and the recall is unclear.
Airbag casing or component deployed as a projectile rather than inflating properly, striking the occupant with force.
When: During collision
Symptoms owners cite: Projectile-like deployment from airbag housing; Airbag casing did not mushroom up properly; Occupant struck in face/eye causing blunt force trauma
Repairs/costs cited: Occupant reported severe injuries including eye trauma requiring medical intervention
SRS (supplemental restraint system) warning light activation without clear cause or explanation.
When: On startup
Symptoms owners cite: SRS light came on during normal vehicle operation
NHTSA recall notification issued (24V064000) for airbag system, but replacement parts remain unavailable from manufacturer for extended periods, preventing recall completion.
When: Recall notification received; parts not available at time of complaint
Symptoms owners cite: Recall parts unavailable from dealerships; Parts on backorder with no estimated delivery date; Parts distribution disconnect reported by multiple owners; Excessive delay in recall completion
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign Number 24V064000
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships unable to complete recall repairs; one owner reported 12+ calls to Honda with no ETA for parts; one lease vehicle held at body shop for months due to unavailable driver-side seatbelt required after airbag deployment
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 24V064000 (Air Bags); Honda stated no release date available for recall parts; conflicting guidance from Honda and dealerships on vehicle drivability during recall wait
Instrument cluster inoperative or displaying erroneous information; occurred on colder days; owner received airbag recall notification but repair parts unavailable.
When: On colder days (30-40 degrees Fahrenheit); failure mileage approximately 36,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument cluster inoperable on several occasions; Erroneous information displayed; Instrument panel lights flickering when Odometer/Trip button pressed
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not taken to dealer or repaired; owner had not experienced failure resolution
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 24V064000 (Air Bags)
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable on several occasions and displayed erroneous information on other occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred on colder days, with temperatures between 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. Another dealer was…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that when the "Odometer/Trip" button was pressed, the lights on the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.…
The SRS light came on one morning when I started my car. I haven’t done anything for this to happen. When the break indicator comes up when too close to a vehicle my car make sudden breaks and stop.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
It's a meaningful issue. 20 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 — 2 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.