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2016 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

22 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

22
Complaints
13
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2021Dec 2017
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (22)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2026

2016 Honda civic EX steering wheel airbags and front passenger airbags didn’t deploy during my husbands wreck. He totaled the car…

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NHTSA #: 11713485
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag inadvertently deployed, shattering the windshield. No injury was sustained.

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NHTSA #: 11520200
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2021

In a head on collision. Front air bags deployed. Passenger side airbags deployed.

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NHTSA #: 11435957
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2021

I was stopped at a left turn in section, waiting for oncoming traffic to pass, when an Honda CR-V rear ended me, causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel. The CR-V’s airbags did deploy, but mine did not(have photos and videos of crash).

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NHTSA #: 11418219
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2021

I was driving on the freeway and had to come to a complete stop immediately from 60 MPH, but could not stop in time. A collision occurred with the stopped car in front of me and the car was extremely damaged, to the point of not starting, but the air bags did not deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11386747
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2020

Since purchasing my 2016 civic new, I have had issues with the front lower under-end of the car being too low. It constantly scrapes when I go over speed bumps or small curbs. On 7/27/20, I was parking at a restaurant and slight drove up on a small curb, I stopped and backed up and parked.

NHTSA #: 11342358
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While the contact was pulling into his driveway, the front driver's air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries.

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NHTSA #: 11220994
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2019

My daughter was driving my car and hit a pot hole on a 2 line highway, then the tire blew out causing all the side airbags and steering wheel air air bags to deploy. The car did not hit anything else nor was involved in a collision accident.

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NHTSA #: 11204073
criticalAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2018

The vehicle was in motion on the highway and the brakes failed to apply as expected. This resulted in a rear end collision that fortunately didn't have any fatalities. The airbags also didn't deploy during the collision.

NHTSA #: 11141703
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2018

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda civic. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front impact collision. The air bags did not deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11105361
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2017

"takata recall" I bought vehicle in late sep 2016. Dealer said recall was done. Had minor accident nov.

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NHTSA #: 11043390
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2017

On may 09, 2017 I was rear ended while sitting still by a car traveling approximately 45 MPH and pushed into the car in front of me. I was wearing my seatbelt and my face was projected into the steering wheel. During the impact my seatbelt didn't seem to activate and not one airbag deployed.

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NHTSA #: 10984803
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2017

Vehicle was driven and hit a bump that was covered with water due to rain. Did not hit the front bumper but had a small damage in the undercarriage, which caused the driver's airbag to deploy and severely injured the driver. The airbag deployed under conditions for which they were not intended to deploy ...updated 10/19/17 *bf updated 10/24/2017*js

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NHTSA #: 10983968
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While driving 35 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The brakes failed and the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied.

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NHTSA #: 10928762
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Oct 2016

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda civic. While stationary, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The seat belt did not restrain the contact and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA #: 10919402
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2024

Went over railroad tracks just like any other car and the airbag blew for no reason. The front of the car was not hit.

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NHTSA #: 11582021
lowAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2024

Front bumper and grille o/h bumper assy rt filler cover w/o fog lamps; bumper cover; impact bar; grille; molding lower grille 2.0 liter; eblem front lamps rt headlamp assy lt r&I headlamp assembly aim, rt marker AC air bag, miscellaneous operations coolanttire 215/55/16, new srs module and zero point calibrate ABS module

NHTSA #: 11571864
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2020

Airbag system (srs) problem indicator light came on at 101,597 miles. Got into car and started it, then light came on.

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NHTSA #: 11374084
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2018

We were at a complete stop at the outer city street signaling to make a left and a car hit us from behind without breaking at 60 -70 speed and the airbags did not deploy. The back of the vehicle is smashed in and not one airbag went off. There were two adults (driver & passenger) and two children (backseat).

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NHTSA #: 11139291
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2017

Takata recall

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NHTSA #: 11057013
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2017

Takata recall I received postal mail about a recall pending on my vehicle that was to be completed in fall 2016. It is now january/winter 2017 and there has been no update. I am concerned about driving my car when it has a potential grenade embedded in the steering wheel in front of my face and chest.

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NHTSA #: 10944305
lowAIR BAGS
Crash / FireFiled: Jan 2017

A " check airbag system" message as I am driving the vehicle. The message occurs after about 2 minutes.

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NHTSA #: 10943869

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