105 complaints reported

2011 Honda Accord Air Bags

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
105
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Injuries
17

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Mar 2017

TAMARA RECALL. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME. IT HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS AND NO FIX!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Mar 2017

I AM WRITING BECAUSE IT TOOK MY DEALER OVER 60 DAYS TO GIVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. 7/2016 RECV'D RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA. STATED "HONDA WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE." (THEY NEVER DID). 10/21/2016 CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS THE ONE THAT NEEDED TO ORDER THE PART, SO I ORDERED IT. WAS TOLD THE PART WOULD BE IN IN LATE NOV. AND I'D BE CALLED. HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM. CALLED 12/12/2016 AND WAS TOLD PARTS WOULD BE IN THAT WEEK. THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK (CONFIRMED THEY HAD CORRECT PHONE #) AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THEY NEVER CALLED BACK. I CALLED TODAY 1/3/17 AND WAS FINALLY GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR TOMORROW. THE DEALERSHIP IS KEYES WOODLAND HILLS HONDA, 6111 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2016
Feb 2017

2011 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2017
Feb 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Jan 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2017
Jan 2017

"TAKATA RECALL" - MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED ACCORDING TO THE EMAIL I RECEIVED TODAY FROM NHTSA. IT SAYS "NO REMEDY," BUT THE FURTHER STATEMENT INDICATES I SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED MY SECOND LETTER IN THE SPRING OR FALL OF 2016. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT LETTER. I DID RECEIVE THE 1ST ONE, ADVISING TO TO HAVE PERSON IN PASSENGER SEAT, BUT NOTHING AFTER THAT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Dec 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Dec 2016

NOTIFICATION FOR DEFECTS OF THE AIR BAG. IT HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED BY A NEW ONE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Dec 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Aug 2016
Dec 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2016
Dec 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. 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 CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2016
Dec 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jun 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Nov 2016

TAKATA INFLATORS, NO INCIDENT, BUT, THE WARNING FROM HONDA IS THERE NO RECALL READY AND AT SAME TIME WARNING TO NOT HAVE A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BAG CAUSING INJURY. WE ARE A COUPLE SO THERES ALWAYS A PASSENGER WHO IS OVER 6FT AND MUST SIT IN TBE FRONT. THIS DELAY IN REPAIR IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/04/17*L'S UPDATED 01/17/17.*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jun 2016
Nov 2016 Crash Injury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 20 MPH. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A GASH ON THE LEFT ARM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. UPDATED 01/26/2017*CT UPDATED 7/5/18*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2016
Nov 2016

"TAKATA RECALL"---> I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MY AIR BAGS ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. MY HUSBAND HAS CALLED GWINNETT PLACE HONDA TO FIND OUT ABOUT PARTS, WHERE TO TAKE THE CAR, AND HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A RENTAL. THEY REPLIED THAT WE NEEDED TO CALL HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR AN AUTHORIZATION TO GET A RENTAL. IT HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS AND NO ONE HAS CALLED BACK. DURING ALL OF THIS I HAVE TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO AND FROM WORK WITH MY KIDS. I ALSO TAKE SEVERAL CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ALONG WITH MINE SO I HAVE SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. I EXPLAINED THIS TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALL HE COULD TELL SAY THAT HE COULD ONLY PUT IN A REQUEST FOR A RENTAL. HE COULD NOT TELL ME AN ESTIMATED TIME TO HEAR BACK FROM ANYONE OR ANYTHING ELSE I COULD DO IN THE MEAN TIME. HONESTLY I AM NOT MADE OF MONEY AND THIS IS A COMPLETE INCONVENIENCE. THE FACT THAT THEY DO NOT SEEM TO BE THE LEAST BIT CONCERNED IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO.. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING A CAR WITH AN AIRBAG THAT COULD GO OFF AT ANY TIME. DO I HAVE TO GO OUT AN RENT MY OWN CAR FOR AN UNSPEAKABLE AMOUNT OF TIME... DUE TO NO ONE KNOWING WHEN MY CAR WILL BE ABLE TO BE SERVICED (THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Oct 2016

TAKATA RECALL. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED SO FAR THANK GOD. BUT I BELIEVE SUFFICIENT TIME HAS PASSED SINCE THE RECALL NOTICE AND THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION FOR MY RECALL. THEY ADVICE TO NOT HAVE ANYONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS THEY COULD POTENTIALLY BE HARMED BY THIS ISSUE BUT HOW MUCH LONGER AM I SUPPOSED TO KEEP THIS UP? THIS IS A TWO DOOR CAR SO IMAGINE THE HASSLE OF ASKING PEOPLE TO RIDE IN THE BACK. THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THIS CONDITIONS, IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO SPEED UP A SOLUTION OR ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVES. I'VE CONSIDERED TO RETURN MY CAR IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES. PROVIDED THEY PAY A FAIR VALUE FOR IT SINCE MY CAR IS ALREADY PAID OFF. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2016
Oct 2016 Crash Injury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2016
Sep 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jun 2016
Sep 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Sep 2016
Sep 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. 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 PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 HONDA ACCORD, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2016

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Quick Summary

The 2011 Honda Accord has 105 Air Bags complaints on file. 22 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.