57 of the
384 complaints about the 2014 Honda Civic are about the
airbag system — 15% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
65,500 miles.
I bought a 2014 Honda Civic LX at a used car dealership. The day after I bought it, the passenger-side occupant position sensor came on. I returned the car, and they reset it. It came on again, was reset, and when it came on again, it was replaced. The new one came on again. This time I took it to my Honda dealer, and they reset it. It came on again, and I've been living with it since.I am concerned it might go off unexpectedly or worse, not go off in a crash. I see other years have this as a recall, but my car doesn't come up with a recall.
NHTSA complaint #11745427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
AIR BAGS
Very infrequently the airbag light would briefly come on (solid, never flashing). It would only happen when turning the wheel counter clockwise, typically the wheel did not need to be turned very far for this to occur. The light would always go back off and no codes were found. On the night of 12/26/2025, I was driving onto the interstate (turning the wheel counterclockwise) when suddenly the passenger side curtain and passenger seat airbags deployed. My hearing went out, my windows fogged up, and I became disoriented. My vehicle briefly left the roadway and swerved into the narrow shoulder before I slowed down to a near stop. I resumed driving as there were vehicles approaching from behind. The vehicle has no impact damage and has never been in an accident. The airbags had stickers dating back to 2014 from when the vehicle was manufactured. The vehicle is rarely driven now as it is a safety concern.
NHTSA complaint #11738449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fuquay Varina, NC
AIR BAGS
My Honda civic 2014 has a notice coming often in dashboard saying "Check airbag system". This car do not have major accident (only sight bumper hit on year 2022 on backside) and airbag never went off . Now the dealer was saying I need to pay for airbag change costing about $2,000. I think this airbag is defective and need further investigation.
NHTSA complaint #11734071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salt Lake City, UT
AIR BAGS
About a year ago, the transmission failed costing us nearly $5000 to fix it. This incident happened approximately April of 2022, no warning signs at all. Now, the airbag deployed while merging onto the freeway without any impact which was the scariest thing. I’m very concerned there are other issues. There were no warning signs on both incidents.
NHTSA complaint #11640356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite Springs, NY
AIR BAGS
Vehicle dashboard indicated that Airbag intermediately had issues and service was needed. Vehicle taken to dealership and had to have failing airbag replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11608572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middlesex, NJ
AIR BAGS
Air bag light came on like 1 year ago. I had the dealership do the diagnostic on the car. They said it was cable relay. They said estimate to repair was over $2000. I have contacted Honda Goodwill department and after several emails and phone calls they gave me an option to pay $100 and they cover the rest. I have agreed. They have replaced cable relay and everything was fine. About a month later the airbag light came back on. I went to the dealership for diagnostics and they said that its the driver side airbag that is defective and that they recommended it to be replaced. Cost with labor $1100. I wrote to Honda Goodwill again but the said they only did a one time courtesy and that i am responsible for the future expenses. The car has never been in an accident and its not my fault that there is an airbag issue. Im afraid of my and my family’s safety when i drive the car. Please help.
NHTSA complaint #11578898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,600 milesMineola, NY
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. Over time, the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,600.
NHTSA complaint #11570821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewisville, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The car crashed into the back of the truck in front of it. The crash caused the airbag to go off and either the airbag itself or the area that covers the steering wheel cut my wife’s jaw/throat. She was luck it did not cut her artery or wind pipe she was able to be transported to the hospital and survived.
NHTSA complaint #11569831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesSan Jose, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the gear shifter was significantly loosened while shifting gear. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bags warning light and the TPMS warning light were illuminated. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
NHTSA complaint #11567100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeland, FLCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
While I was driving, a truck hit me from behind causing a 5 car accident. My car was unable to be driven from the scene. The radiator and front collision bar are very bent in, however my airbags did not deploy. The truck was going 60 mph when it hit me hard enough to cause another 3 cars to have damage. This is a potential issue for others and currently I have very bad neck and head pain from the accident. My car had a warning screen saying “check airbag system” after the accident.
NHTSA complaint #11544291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Joseph, MI
AIR BAGS
The specific part is the driver side airbag inflater which is causing the airbag system to fail. The repair has not been done on the vehicle yet. According to the dealer, when the indicator light triggers, none of the airbags will inflate in an accident. After February 1, 2023 the airbag indicator is activated every time the car is driven. The car was taken to the local dealer at the end of March 2023. The service adviser said the resistance is out of tolerance for the air bag causing the entire airbag system to fail.
NHTSA complaint #11518933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Antonio, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I was involved in a multi vehicle crash on the highway at a high rate of speed, approximately 50mph. I was hit from behind and hit the car in front of me totaling my car. My airbags did not deploy and I hit the steering wheel upon impact and suffered 4 compression fractures in my T1-T4 vertebrae. The doctor stated that if my airbags would have deployed I would not have suffered the neck fractures that I did.
NHTSA complaint #11512039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
AIR BAGS
A message comes up on my dash to check airbag system.I brought it to the Honda dealership in Mobile,Al. for a diagnostic.I was told that my driver airbag needs to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11510090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Great Falls, VA
AIR BAGS
The airbag lights come one and comes off periodically. The Honda Motors refused to address the issue. This car 's current audiometer reading is 51500 miles
NHTSA complaint #11506443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hickory, NC
AIR BAGS
Air Bag warning light intermittently coming on. Has become more frequent. Started at 60,000 miles, infrequent at first but now at 80,000 mile on almost all the time. Brought it in to be checked and at that time warning light was off. Was told it was a safety issue since airbags would not deploy if light was illuminated when in a collision
NHTSA complaint #11490948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westbrook, CT
AIR BAGS
Airbag safety system cable not functioning : warning light often seen on the dashboard information system (I)
NHTSA complaint #11487186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLexington, KYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front tire drove over a pothole, causing the driver's side front air bag to deploy. The driver's side air bag struck her on the right arm. The contact slammed on the brake pedal and the vehicle drove off-road, crashing into an embankment that damaged the front end of the vehicle. The contact received medical attention on the scene for cuts and bruises to her right arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.
NHTSA complaint #11485318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodstock, GACrash
AIR BAGS
I was in an accident in October of last year, and when my vehicle was hit none of my airbags were deployed. we no longer have access to the vehicle to inspect it. none of my airbags deployed and I don't want that to happen to anyone else. it was inspected by police and by Gerber. and no there were no warnings.
NHTSA complaint #11461023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Great Falls, VA
AIR BAGS
Check Airbag lights came on at 50,000 miles. It started when the mileage on the car was 45 miles and in the last summer 2021. The problem disappeared during the winter. It reappeared in March 2022
NHTSA complaint #11457007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,716 milesGrover Beach, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact learned that the vehicle was equipped with Takata air bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the driver's side air bag inflator was faulty. The driver's side air bag inflator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,716.
NHTSA complaint #11441474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakland, CA
AIR BAGS
I was sold a lemon in July 2015 from Victory Honda San Bruno.my VIN comes up as a 2014 Civic LX instead of EX-L.I never noticed the model difference until I had to look up recalls etc 'cause my pulley shaft stopped@ 94kmiles whilr on the freeway.Honda in Oakland&San bruno wanted $8k to fix it,ran my credit 4x for financing justtosay,not approved&my tranny cancels a $9k buyback/trade in.Honda of Oakland allowed a rep. to switch my car info w/someone else's, my last name, mileage, model, etc &allowed someone to pickup my car from them &didn't notify me for 4days,they also wanted$600 for tests, service AorB,trany flush(i didn't authorize)&my car(no previous engine problems)still doesnt drive.It has only been serviced at those 2 honda locations.I was NEVER notified&have these issues..PULLEY SHAFT#JU2,TIRE BEAD #JD8,now the AIRBAG RECALLS.On Nhtsa.gov/recalls,theres hundreds of owners w/my VIN #s minus the last 5-8 #s w/the same problems esp at 90k mile.my car is PAID OFF
NHTSA complaint #11437431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesLewisburg, TN
AIR BAGS
YESTERDAY THE CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON MY 2014 HONDA. AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC CHECK THE ERROR CODE, HE CONFIRMED THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY AIRBAG INFLATOR. MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES AND IS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY ONCE A WEEK. THE ISSUE OCCURRED WHEN I TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND STARTED DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11389537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,620 milesKingston, NY
AIR BAGS
AT 87,200 OR SO MILES, THE SYSTEM FAIL ALERT FOR AIRBAG CAME ON AND WE TOOK TO MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSE, THEN WE TOOK TO HONDA DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR. SYSTEM CHECK SAID IT WAS DRIVER AIRBAG ISSUE, MECHANIC CONTACTED HONDA AND WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE . AT THE DIAGNOSTIC INDICTED TO REPLACE CABLE REEL (379.00) REPLACED AND LIGHT STAYED OFF AT DEALERSHIP AT 87,588. LIGHT CAME BACK ON NEXT DAY. IS THE AIRBAG DEFECTIVE AND HONDA IS NOT ADMITTING IT? DOES THIS AIRBAG NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED? I AM FOLLOWING UP WITH DEALERSHIP TODAY. CAR SERVICED THE 18TH, LIGHT CAME BACK ON 19TH OF JANUARY 2021, I AM FOLLOWING UP TODAY WITH DEALERSHIP. IS THIS UNSAFE TO DRIVE? WILL DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOY?
NHTSA complaint #11388961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,600 milesFlorham Park, NJ
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAGS SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MADISON HONDA LOCATED AT 280 MAIN ST, MADISON, NJ 07940, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEFECT WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,600.
NHTSA complaint #11366670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesPort Jefferson, NY
AIR BAGS
CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM ALERT COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. UPON BRINGING IT INTO THE DEALER, I (THE OWNER) OWNER WAS TOLD THAT CODES 11-10 AND 11-18 (AIRBAG MODULE AND INFLATOR) ON DRIVER SIDE, AND IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #11363034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesGreat Falls, VA
AIR BAGS
SRS AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON STAYED ON IN WINTER (2019) BUT THE SENSOR LIGHT DISPLAY DISAPPEARED IN SUMMER (2020). NOW THE AIR SRS AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYED ON AS OF OCTOBER 2, 2020.
NHTSA complaint #11362812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,094 milesSimpsonville, SC
AIR BAGS
AFTER DRIVING AND MAKING A COMPLETE STOP AND UNBUCKLING MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT. THE CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint #11353733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westtown, NY
AIR BAGS
CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT WOULD COME ON SPORADICALLY. DEALERSHIP SAID SPIRAL CABLE AND AIRBAG INFLATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. NOT UNDER RECALL OR WARRANTY. OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY $1343.99. WOULD MARK VEHICLE 'UNSAFE' IF REMOVED FROM DEALERSHIP WITHOUT REPAIR. HOW DOES THIS 'JUST HAPPEN'?
NHTSA complaint #11318098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesPembroke Pines, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THE CHECK AIR BAG SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11316121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesEdwardsville, IL
AIR BAGS
MY 2014 HONDA CIVIC EX JUST STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG WARNING NOTIFICATION GOING OFF SPORADICALLY. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AFTER RUNNING IT THROUGH THE COMPUTER. IT WENT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND NOW IT GOES ON AND OFF WITH OR WITHOUT PEOPLE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SIT. I HAPPEN ONLY ONCE I START DRIVING AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M SITTING AT A LIGHT TO MOVING. I'VE NOTICED THAT OTHER HONDA'S HAVE HAD SIMILIAR PROBLEMS WHEN SEARCHING THE NET. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WILL IMPACT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT EITHER. I BELIEVE IT'S A SEAT SENSOR GONE BAD BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. I'VE ALREADY BEEN TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW.
NHTSA complaint #11309447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.