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2019 Honda HR-V Airbags Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA

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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Jul 10, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 222 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
8
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
3

What this page shows

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2019 Honda HR-V submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 11 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming airbag

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Airbags
Filed Jul 10, 2026
Crash reported

While driving, a vehicle attempted to pass three cars at once. At the last minute, the person saw an oncoming car approaching and quickly came back to the other lane, cause the three cars to break hard quickly. I, the one putting down this complaint, am the only one who hit another vehicle. I hit that vehicle in its rear as everyone was breaking. The driver side airbag did not deploy from the impact. There were no other persons in my vehicle. At this time, there is no independent center to confirm that it should of deployed. The vehicle has only been inspected on the extent of the damage to it by my insurer. There were no light warnings of any kind that I can recall from the crash.

NHTSA ID
11749555
Incident
Jun 26, 2026
Airbags
Filed Jul 3, 2026
Crash reported1 injury reported

I wan involved in a high speed crash and my air bags did not deploy. I was hurt hitting my head on the steering wheel.

NHTSA ID
11748169
Incident
Jun 27, 2026
AirbagsSuspension
Filed Apr 22, 2026

Since the 2019 Honda HR-V vehicle check engine light has come on numerous times, the vehicle is squeaking, the tire lights have come on numerous times, airbags light is on, the fuel cap light has come on Engine temperature light comes on Any more questions can be emailed or called. Thanks kindly.

NHTSA ID
11733127
Incident
May 24, 2025
Airbags
Filed Apr 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the SRS sensor warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the SRS sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that the Lane Departure Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Rollover Protection System warning lights were illuminated; however, the contact had been advised that the warning lights was most likely been triggered due to the SRS sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,829.

NHTSA ID
11657929
Incident
Jun 30, 2024
Mileage
99,829 mi
AirbagsDriver assistanceElectrical
Filed Mar 20, 2025

I bought this car new in 2019. It was never in an accident. While driving normally, the car started throwing warnings saying the lane keep assist has a problem, the collision mitigatuon system hhas a peoblem, the auto high beams have a problem, the road departure system has a problem. I paid Honda in Surprise AZ $210 for a diagnosis and they told me that it needs a new U3000-49 Multipurpose camera unit will cost $1,730 to replace and install and possibky another $1,420 for a new SRS unit. The car was never in an accident, and both of these should not be breaking after just 5 years of ownership. Clearly the multipurpose camera unit and also likely the srs are defective and should be recalled.

NHTSA ID
11649376
Incident
Mar 5, 2025
AirbagsEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 24, 2024
Crash reported1 injury reported

The contact owned a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 70 mph on cruise control, the contact heard a weird noise and the vehicle decelerated to 0 mph without warning. The vehicle lost power and the contact could not restart the vehicle while sitting in the middle lane of the highway. The check engine and several other warning lights illuminated. While stuck in the middle lane, the contact was rear-ended on the right side by an 18-wheeler and tossed to the left side of the highway crashing into a barricade on the left front side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the collar bone, left leg, and upper front teeth and had a blood clot. The contact also suffered emotional distress. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for the injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

NHTSA ID
11567513
Incident
Jan 4, 2024
Mileage
49,000 mi
AirbagsElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 23, 2023
Crash reported

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to park her vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated into a tree without warning. The air bags did not deploy upon impact; the contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer body shop where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was also informed that a diagnostic was performed but no defects were found. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

NHTSA ID
11540245
Incident
Aug 21, 2023
Mileage
42,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 21, 2023
Crash reported

I got into car accident on 2/4/2023 and was hit on my driver side on highway, but my side airbag didn’t came out. I was hit twice on the same side and it was 4 car collision. Concerned about safety of this model. Police report was filed and Geico insurance inspector reported total loss for my car.

NHTSA ID
11508352
Incident
Feb 4, 2023
Airbags
Filed Mar 14, 2022
Crash reported

On 2/27/2022 vehicle was involved in front end collision. Vehicle hit a fence, concerned that on impact vehicle air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ID
11456700
Incident
Feb 27, 2022
Airbags
Filed Dec 7, 2021
Crash reported1 injury reported

12/2/21-accident started as rear end collision and car was pushed into car in front for a front end collision. The driver side airbags didn’t deploy and the driver’s face slammed into steering wheel causing injuries.

NHTSA ID
11443012
Incident
Dec 2, 2021
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Apr 1, 2020
Crash reported

WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. DECIDED TO USE BRAKE HOLD FEATURE AND WHEN TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE I TAPPED THE GAS PEDAL TO RELEASE THE HOLD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT AN EXCESSIVE RATE AND I ENDED UP IN THE REAR END OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AIR BAG SENSOR CAME LOOSE AND WIRE WAS DANGLING AFTER IMPACT AND BAG SENSOR DIDN'T UPLOAD.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11319908
Incident
Feb 15, 2020
Mileage
19,000 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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