The 2008 Honda Civic has 7 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The remaining recalls are also concentrated on the passenger frontal airbag. Some vehicles received replacement inflators that were not installed correctly, meaning the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, leaving the passenger without full protection. Prior repair attempts at certain dealerships did not fully resolve this issue, and additional recalls followed to address incorrectly installed replacement inflators. There is also a separate fuel system concern: a bracket that protects the fuel hose connector may be missing a fastener nut from the original assembly. In a crash, that bracket can come loose, damaging the connector underneath and allowing fuel to leak, which raises the risk of a fire.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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 front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Replacement passenger front air bag inflators may have been incorrectly installed at one dealership, potentially affecting proper deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger 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 front passenger air bag inflator at no cost when parts become available.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The bracket covering the fuel hose connector is missing a nut that should secure it during assembly. In a crash, the unsecured bracket may loosen and damage the connector, causing fuel to leak and potentially catch fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install the missing nut on the fuel feed hose bracket to secure it properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
