The 2021 Honda Civic Type R has 2 recalls, both concerning the front passenger seat sensor, which can misread the occupant and cause the passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
When the seat sensor fails to accurately classify the front passenger, the airbag system may not respond as intended during a collision, either deploying when it should not or with the wrong force for the occupant present.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
