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2011 Honda CR-Z Air bags Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
42%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
34,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Honda CR-Z, 42% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Takita recall I took my 2011 Honda to walser Honda in burnsville mn. For the recall I was told that the car was on a salvage title and the air bag had deployed so that they would make no repair to my car they took some pictures and showed me the door”

NHTSA complaint #10992053, filed 2017-05, 49,000 miles

“Takata recall taking way too long ! I do highway driving 100 miles a day & need it fixed now or arrange a loner free of charge asap! I hear a squeeking noise coning from the front of the vehicle at the speed limit of 65 - 70 MPH !”

NHTSA complaint #10934233, filed 2016-12, 55,000 miles

“Note: this is the second frontal based crash listed on this site for a Honda 2011 crz perhaps the driver that was involved with the previous crash did not realize the brakes failed. At approximately 17:17 I noticed the vehicle in front of me was stopped in traffic I tried to apply my brakes and pushed the brakes and the car did not slow for at least 1 1/2 car length. In a panic I tried to press harder with but nothing happened the car never slowed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505648, filed 2013-04, 1,500 miles

“Takata recall I received a letter from Honda regarding this recall in march of 2016. I consider myself a reasonable man but its been more than 5 months and still no parts available. The letter states the parts will be available in the summer of 2016. My dealer has been less than helpful. Honda corporate has been even less helpful. I am making payments and paying insurance on a vehicle I can't drive. Now the vehicle won't start without a jump and the battery doesn't hold a charge. This recall is a huge financial drain on my family, not to mention an inconvenience and no one seems to care. …”

NHTSA complaint #10905549, filed 2016-09, 60,016 miles

“****revision to previous complaint**** I was recently involved in a frontal collision in this vehicle. I am fine, however, the seat belt did not hold me to the seat properly. As the impact happened the seat belt locked and held me midway, from the back of the seat to the steering wheel, and did not 'pretension' me properly (pull me back and hold me sung to the seat. Because of this, while the seat belt was holding me midway, the air bag came out at full force and the center of the airbag impacted me in the middle of my chest, more specifically my sternum. …”

NHTSA complaint #10428235, filed 2011-10, 17,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015233%
2013982%
2012686%
20111642%

Other parts of the 2011 Honda CR-Z

Other or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda CR-Z

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