Vehicle recall 16V056000 · February 2, 2016

2008-2010 Honda Accord

In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V056000
Reported to NHTSA: February 2, 2016
Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer campaign: JY4
Owner notification: November 15, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 341,444
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Air bags

Recall 16V056000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Honda Accord (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008

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