15 of the
822 complaints about the 2016 Honda Accord are about the
airbag system — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
20,140 miles.
On June 9, 2025, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving my 2016 Honda Accord. During the crash, the seatbelt system failed in a way that caused severe force to my body rather than restraining me properly. The seatbelt detached and violently pulled my body, resulting in significant injuries. The force from the seatbelt failure ruptured my right breast implant, which required surgical replacement. I was transported by ambulance to Loyola Hospital, where CT scans and ultrasound confirmed the rupture. I have since undergone surgery and continue to experience ongoing medical issues including nerve symptoms and physical therapy. In addition, the airbags did not deploy during the collision, which raised additional concerns about the vehicle’s safety systems. Because of the unusual behavior of the restraint system during the crash, I am reporting this as a potential safety defect. After researching online, I discovered other drivers reporting seatbelt and safety-related issues with similar Honda Accord model years. Because the seatbelt system is a critical safety component designed to protect occupants during a crash, I believe this incident should be documented and reviewed for possible defects. This report is being submitted so that the issue can be investigated and documented for public safety.
NHTSA complaint #11724084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lagrange Park, IL2 injured
AIR BAGS
On June 9, 2025, my 2016 Honda Accord’s driver seatbelt detached and yanked my body with excessive force during a collision, it felt like not lifted me up to the roof The seatbelt’s jerking motion was so odd and intense causing serious injuries including a ruptured breast implant, nerve damage, and cervical spine trauma. The airbags failed to deploy despite a front and side impact. Immediately afterward, both seatbelt and airbag warning lights illuminated. The car has been in repair storage (Kia Willowbrook Ford) since June 16, 2025, without explanation or safety findings from Honda. Honda said the seatbelt sensor is backorder but no one can give me an ETA and I need a vehiclethat is safe. The part has been on backorder for close to 5 months!! This is a critical safety failure, and I am requesting federal investigation into possible seatbelt or airbag defects associated with this VIN.,
NHTSA complaint #11696178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,000 milesBirmingham, AL
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the module was not functioning as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
NHTSA complaint #11695911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canal Winchester, OH
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the air bag warning light turned on and off. Additionally, the brakes were squeaking while driving, and the radio and speakers were producing an abnormal static sound when turned on or off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Hugh White Honda Service, located at {1360 Auto Mall Dr, Columbus, OH 43228); and was diagnosed with an internal failure of the air bags. The dealer also stated that the ball joints were worn, and there was an unknown failure with the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11681515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ronkonkoma, NY
AIR BAGS
Car has airbag light on. American Honda is non responsive to my calls for assistance on the backoredered part. Vehicle is being driven without srs properly functioning.
NHTSA complaint #11533881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesLexington, VACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
GOT HIT ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE IN A CRASH AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF, NOT THE DRIVER SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #11240504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesSaint Louis, MOCrash
AIR BAGS
MONTHS AGO I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE AN AIR BAG ERROR POPPED UP ON MY SCREEN AND BY THE TIME I LOOKED UP I HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD IT FOR A FULL 3 YEARS
NHTSA complaint #11054399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Germantown, TN
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11043281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,680 milesStockton, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL WAS AGGRESSIVELY INJURED BY THE AIR BAG I FEEL THAT SHOULD NOT OF HAPPENED AND I FEEL IT ALSO SHOULD NOT OF GONE OFF THE ACCIDENT WAS MINOR
NHTSA complaint #11019394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
AIR BAGS
YOUR BRAKES FAILED AND AIR BAGS TOO
NHTSA complaint #11000768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,600 milesEuless, TXCrash
AIR BAGS
WAS HIT ON MY PASSENGER SIDE, THE ONLY BAGS THAT WENT OFF WERE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND THEY DID NOT INFLATE. WAS DRIVING ON A STREET WHEN ANOTHER AUTO LOST CONTROL AND WIPED OUT THE SIDE OF MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10979331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,496 milesNEW York, NYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I PURCHASED A HONDA ACCORD SPORT SEDAN 2016 ON JUNE 22, 2016. I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND I RECEIVED A SECOND DEGREE BURN TO MY LEFT HAND AND IT BURNED THROUGH MY LEFT SLEEVE ON MY ZIP UP SWEATER.
NHTSA complaint #10926922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albuquerque, NM
AIR BAGS
ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I HAD TO TAKE MY 2016 HONDA ACCORD FOR A "SRS " AIR BAG (P2801 CODE) TOTAL INTERAL FAILURE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED UNIT AND CLEARED DTCS. SEAT BELTS WERE BUCKLED BUT SYSTEM WOULD NOT REGISTER AS BEING BUCKLED. PRETTY SCARY STUFF CONSIDERING THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AN HAVE CHILDREN WITHIN CAR EVERYDAY..
NHTSA complaint #10894170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,485 milesSavannah, GA
AIR BAGS
I BOUGHT 28 DECEMBER 2015,JUST 2 MONTHS AND FEW DAYS AIR BAG SIGNAL WERE APPEAR TWICE.THIS IS BRAND NEW CAR AND 5 YEARS WARRANTY ON IT. IT'S APPEARED AIR BAG SIGNAL 03/09/2016.
NHTSA complaint #10846047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 348 milesColumbus, GA
AIR BAGS
I BOUGHT A 2016 HONDA ACCORD EX-L ON 14 OCT 2015. EXACTLY ON 23 OCT 2015, I SAW THE RED INDICATOR SAYING SRS AIRBAG PROBLEM. CONSUMER SENT ATTACHED INVOICE. UPDATED 6/11/18
NHTSA complaint #10785735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.