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2018 Honda Accord Air bags Problems

Complaints
60about this part
Share
3%of 1,897 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Honda Accord, 3% of the 1,897 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Airbag warning sign comes and disappears randomly. Attached is the warning sign. There are other accords that showed recall for airbags. I think my car is also in the category. The issue has been happening for over a month. Light appears both while stopped and in motion, randomly and stays for so long the car is on and the disappears when restarted the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11383530, filed 2020-12, 95,000 miles

“When the car is switched on and started driving, randomly the yellow passenger airbag light on the center dashboard would start blinking. Blinks with a 5 second gap almost. And randomly after that happens, I get the are airbag light on my dash saying suppliment system restraint problem. See your dealer . In order to reset this, I have to switch off the car, wait for a few minutes and start again. Sometimes this issue would come right away after starting the car, sometime not for days. Reading the code, it's gave the following code b00d5-14.”

NHTSA complaint #11383158, filed 2020-12, 95,000 miles

“Airbag system not consistently activated with small adults (5'4 , 110 lb. And 5'8 , 115 lb.) passengers. Have followed all troubleshooting steps, I.e. Nothing obstructing seat, passenger sitting fully upright, etc. Dealership and american Honda state it is functioning as engineered even though owner's manual states plainly that it should function at > 65 lbs and adults should not ride in the seat if this occurs. Occurs inconsistently while in motion and parked.”

NHTSA complaint #11123332, filed 2018-08, 8,000 miles

“The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light is lit up on dashboard. Does not go away. Mentioned it to the dealership and I was told having items in the seat could trigger it or if there not enough weight. But even if there nothing or someone in my passenger seat the SRS aways come up.”

NHTSA complaint #11740962, filed 2026-05

“Passenger airbag cutoff indicator shorted-out, causing my passenger side airbag to have the potential not to deploy in the event on an accident. Vehicle is less than four years old and numerous problems are cropping up with the electrical equipment, including this short of the passenger airbag cutoff indicator, which I believe is a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11449067, filed 2022-01

Related recalls

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202522%
202421%
202322%
202221%
2021156%
20203610%
2019325%
2018603%
2017234%
2016163%
2015234%
2014374%
2013514%
20125615%
201111539%
201013423%
200914420%
200837925%
200716031%
200613030%
200520932%
200425125%
200331816%
200227326%
200140744%
200045438%
1999747%
1998797%
199711325%
199610923%
199521139%
19944612%
19933418%
19923417%
199163%
199032%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda Accord

Engine
559 complaintsFuel system
476 complaintsForward collision avoidance
343 complaintsElectrical system
296 complaintsBrakes
260 complaintsOther or unknown
252 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
111 complaintsSteering
60 complaintsLane departure
57 complaintsBody and structure
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology