U.S. — Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a defect that could cause air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026.

The issue involves the front passenger seat weight sensor, which may crack and short circuit. The defect could cause the air bags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

Affected vehicles include the 2018–2021 and 2023 Acura TLX; 2019–2024 Acura RDX; and 2017–2020 and 2022–2026 Acura MDX. The recall also covers multiple Honda models, including the 2017–2021, 2023, and 2025 Ridgeline; 2017–2022 Pilot; 2019–2021 Passport; 2018–2026 Odyssey; 2019–2022 Insight; 2019–2021 HR-V; 2018–2020 Fit; 2020–2022 CR-V Hybrid; 2017–2022 CR-V; 2017–2018 and 2021 Civic Type R; 2017–2021 Civic hatchback; 2016–2020 Civic coupe; 2016–2022 Civic; 2017–2022 Accord Hybrid; and 2016–2022 Accord.

Honda dealers will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge, according to the recall notice. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 6, 2026. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.