169 complaints reported

2009 Honda CR-V Air Bags

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

Reports
169
Crashes
15
Fires
1
Injuries
9

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jan 2023

I was drive and I hit a curb and my airbags wasn't going fast or hit the curb hard at all but the airbags deployed and hit me in face and my hand it hurt . This is unsafe and could have killed me

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2023
Aug 2021 Crash

Airbags deployed while driving…Causing the car to flip over to side.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Aug 2021
Oct 2019

TAKATA RECALL TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON 5-23-17 FOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. RECENTLY WE RECEIVED ANOTHER AIRBAG RECALL LETTER. CALLED DEALER THINKING THAT WE ALREADY HAD TAKEN CARE OF THIS MATTER. WERE INFORMED THAT ON 5-23-17 ONLY THE DRIVERS AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AND NOW PASSENGER BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHY WERE BOTH NOT DONE ON 5-23-17? WHY HAVE WE BEEN DRIVING A CAR WITH AN UNSAFE PASSENGER AIR BAG FOR 2 ADDITIONAL YEARS AND A TOTAL OF 15,157 MILES. ALL THIS TIME WE THOUGHT WE WERE DRIVING A SAFE CAR, NOT PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH THE PERSON RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2019
Mar 2019

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT KEEP GOING ON AND OFF

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Feb 2019
Nov 2018

TAKATA RECALL. I DID GO TO DEALERSHIP AND GOT THE AIR BAG FIXED, BUT I NEVER GOT A NOTICE ABOUT ANOTHER RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Feb 2018
Sep 2018

PASSENGER AIR BAG NEVER SHOW OFF WHEN NOBODY IS IN THE SEAT LES YOU CONNECT THE SEAT BELT THEN THE LIGHT OFF WE STAY ON I COMPLAIN TO THE DEALER FOR 3 YEARS BECAUSE I HAVE 5 YEARS EXTENDED WARRANTY KNOW THAT WARRANTY EXPIRE THEY GIVE TWO CODE SAID THAT THE WEIGHT SENSOR IS NO GOOD THEY WON ME TO PAY $ 1506.58 TO FIXED WHEN HAPPEN WAS ON THE WARRANTY CODE ARE 83-27 INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR {REAR OUTER SIDE} 56-21 UNDEFINED DATA RECEIVED THE PCM {A/T SYSTEM}

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2014
Aug 2018 Crash

TAKATA RECALL THIS 2009 HONDA CR-V WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS IN A STATIONARY PARKING LOT CRASH UNRELATED TO AIR BAGS AND HAS BEEN DESTROYED. PLEASE REMOVE FROM LIST OF RECALLS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Aug 2017
Dec 2017

TAKATA RECALL. HELLO MY CAR HAS BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST FOR OVER A YEAR. AT ONE POINT IS HONDA GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE WITH FINDING A FIX? OR HOW MANY MORE PEOPLE HAVE TO BE HURT BEFORE THEY ARE FORCED TO DO SOMETHING? THE LIGHT ON DASH FOR THE AIRBAG HAS COME ON AND STAYED ON IN THE PAST. I'VE CONTACTED MY HONDA DEALER AND IT WOULD HAVE COSTED ME MONEY TO BRING IN MY CAR. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THERE WAS A FIX FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL. I'M STILL WAITING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2017
Nov 2017

TAKATA AIRBAG REC'D A RECALL FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG SAYING THE PART WOULD BE READY FOR INSTALL LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. THERE HAS BEEN NO FOLLOW UP EXPLAINING DELAY.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2016
Sep 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE 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. THE VIN WAS INVALID. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Sep 2017
Jul 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT THERE WOULD BE A SECOND NOTICE IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT FOR MONTHS. THE NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2016
Jul 2017

TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND, AS OF TODAY, APPARENTLY HONDA STILL DOES NOT "HAVE A REMEDY". THE AIRBAGS ARE A THREAT OF DEATH TO OWNERS, INCLUDING IN THIS CASE MY 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THE CAR IS NOT SAFELY USABLE UNTIL THE AIR BAGS (OR INFLATORS)- FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER - ARE REPLACED. WHAT IS BEING DONE TO REQUIRE HONDA TO REPLACE THESE BAGS/INFLATORS? [XXX], ATTORNEY AT LAW/OWNER INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Mar 2017 Crash Injury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND A POWER LINE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, CONTUSION, ACUTE CHEST WALL PAIN, DIFFUSED SPINE STRAIN, AND ABDOMINAL PAIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND CONFIRMED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO BE DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V030000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jul 2017
Mar 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2017
Jan 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (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. THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF THE COSNUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 08/28/2017*JS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Mar 2016
Dec 2016

TAKADA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA IN MARCH FOR DEFECTIVE AIR BAG INFLATOR AND A SECOND RECALL NOTICE IN JULYFOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR.. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND EVERY TIME I'M TOLD THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.IT'S BEEN MORE THAN 60 DAYS AND STILL NO APPOINTMENT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Mar 2016
Dec 2016

2009 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Dec 2016

2009 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL NOTICES.. *SMD

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Dec 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ....UPDATED 08/29/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 08/31/16.*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Mar 2016
Dec 2016

2009 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH THE LENGTH OF TIME TO REPLACE PARTS FOR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL AND RENTAL VEHICLE ISSUES. *SMD

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Feb 2016
Dec 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" I AM A CONCERNED PARENT OF TWO TEENAGERS THAT ARE DRIVING CARS EFFECTED BY THE AIRBAG RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FOR MY SONS FORD MUSTANG IN SEPTEMBER 2015, AND FOR MY DAUGHTERS 2009 HONDA CR-V MARCH 2016. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FORD AND HONDA, AND HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I FEEL THAT THERE IS A LACK OF INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AS WELL AS SPECIFIC INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED BY THE NHTSA. I LIVE IN A DESIGNATED HIGH RISK AREA, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE FOR KEEPING MY CHILDREN SAFE FROM BEING KILLED BY A MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016
Dec 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 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. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Nov 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2016
Nov 2016

RECALL NO INCIDENT.HONDA HAS NOT CONTACTED ME TO MAKE REPAIRS AND I CONTINUE TO DRIVE A CAR THAT IS UNSAFE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 HONDA CR-V, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2016

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Quick Summary

The 2009 Honda CR-V has 169 Air Bags complaints on file. 15 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.