The 2010 Honda Civic GX has 3 recalls, all involving the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, with the most serious risk being an inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
A separate filing covers the same passenger airbag inflator and carries the same consequence: explosive rupture that drives sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple campaigns exist for the same component. There is also a third concern with the same inflator: if it was incorrectly installed, the passenger frontal airbag may fail to deploy in a crash at all, removing a key layer of protection at the moment it is needed most.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
