2004 Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins

116 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Honda Element. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11034200Jun 30, 2026Air bags. Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
• 10186009Jan 23, 2021Equipment. "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
• 10172566Mar 10, 2020Air bags. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
• 10172561Mar 10, 2020Air bags. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10141169Jun 1, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
• 10139567May 24, 2018Equipment, Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10107387Jun 21, 2017Air bags. "service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2003–05 civic, 2003–04 civic gx, and 2003–05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized. If an ro was opened on june 14, 2015 or earlier for these vehicles, use the included warranty…
• 10086306Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086291Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086288Aug 29, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086381Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086308Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086302Aug 21, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10099821Dec 19, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even though the vehicle may have been repaired under a previous campaign. In certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
• 10099819Dec 19, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2001–05 civic, 2001–04 civic gx, and 2003–05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized. If an ro was opened on june 14, 2015 or earlier for these vehicles, use the included warranty…
• 10099815Dec 19, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2003–05 civic, 2003–04 civic gx, and 2003–05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized. If an ro was opened on june 14, 2015 or earlier for these vehicles, use the included warranty…
• 10099910Dec 2, 2015Air bags. Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
• 10099909Dec 2, 2015Air bags. Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
• 10100701Sep 16, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle occupants."
• 10100690Sep 16, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger’s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10100689Sep 16, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger’s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10098946Sep 16, 2015Engine. "service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: • p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). • p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). Note: the symptom may be intermittent and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the dtc. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
• 10107443Jul 1, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2001–05 civic, 2001–04 civic gx, and 2003–05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized. If an ro was opened on june 14, 2015 or earlier for these vehicles, use the included warranty…
• 10108142Jun 18, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2001–05 civic, 2001–04 civic gx, and 2003–05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized. If an ro was opened on june 14, 2015 or earlier for these vehicles, use the included warranty…
• 10108122Jun 18, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2003–05 civic, 2003–04 civic gx, and 2003–05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized. If an ro was opened on june 14, 2015 or earlier for these vehicles, use the included warranty…
• 10108186Jun 11, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was repaired under a previous campaign. In certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
• 10108232Jun 5, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was repaired under a previous campaign. In certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
• 10108257May 21, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver’s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10108461May 7, 2015Air bags. Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). To see if your vehicle needs immediate attention, please check its recall status.
• 10108445May 7, 2015Air bags. Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). To see if your vehicle needs immediate attention, please check its recall status.
• 10108534Apr 29, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10108533Apr 29, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10108532Apr 29, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10108580Apr 17, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10108579Apr 14, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115209Dec 19, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115792Dec 11, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10115788Dec 11, 2014Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118031Nov 18, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10118182Nov 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10118199Oct 31, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118840Sep 27, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10124984Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10124983Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128565Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10128564Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
• 10128578Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128577Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.

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