2016 Honda HR-V Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Honda HR-V, 5% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,600 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger airbag light comes and off when no one is sitting on the seat or without anything being in the seat. Comes on for a few seconds then shuts off like someone is sitting in the seat. It does go off when someone is sitting on the seat or if I put something large on the seat. This happens when I'm driving or just sitting.”
NHTSA complaint #11375869, filed 2020-11, 45,666 miles“My air bag light is on. Honda told me the wiring to my air bag sensor is not working. Problem was discovered after I brought in my car for an oil change.”
NHTSA complaint #10978963, filed 2017-04, 5,300 miles“Dec. 30, 2015 I purchased a Honda HR-V lx, on jan. 9, 2016 2:34 a.m. I was driving home on a city street and suddenly the drivers side steering wheel airbag deployed unexpectedly causing my view to be obstructed, resulting in the automobile leaving the road causing extensive damage to the right side front & back wheels, tires, wheel assembly and undercarriage. A trucker witness the event and immediately called the police. He stayed with me because I quickly got out of the car since I thought it was on fire due to a strong fire odor a smoke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823192, filed 2016-01, 499 miles“December 27, 2019 my daughter caitlynn was driving her 2016 hrv lx on ira hicks blvd near 341 east in ft valley georgia. A semi-truck pulling a lowboy trailer was stop at a rail spur crossing with the rail arms down and red lights flashing. The brakes fail causing her car to crash into the rear of the semi-truck. The airbags did not deploy in the crash. Caitlynn sustained minor injuries to the face and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #11292427, filed 2020-01, 52,011 miles“Vehicle was in a front end collision without airbags deploying. Vehicle was in motion on a city street approaching an intersection when vehicle in front abruptly stopped. Driver received concussion from striking steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11349708, filed 2020-08, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108894Jun 22, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with the impact sensor DTCs…
- 10108802Jun 7, 2017Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with…
- 10108804Jun 5, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with the impact sensor DTCs…
- 10092863May 5, 2016This communication is informing honda of a delamination issues within an I.c. Produced by nxp and assembled into airbag sensor supplied by denso international america, inc. This…
- 10078580May 5, 2016This communication is informing honda of a delamination issues within an I.c. Produced by nxp and assembled into airbag sensor supplied by denso international america, inc. This…
- 10204268Jan 30, 2016Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator Collection - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 0% |
| 2022 | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 | 21 | 33% |
| 2020 | 7 | 8% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 13 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda HR-V
76 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda HR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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