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What can fail
This page covers 8 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Honda Civic.
24–42 mpg combined
5.6–9.8 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2010 Honda Civic has 8 recalls, all centered on the front passenger airbag inflator, where the most serious defect can cause the inflator to explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.
All eight recalls involve the same front passenger airbag inflator module, though they address two distinct hazards. The more severe group covers the risk of the inflator rupturing or exploding on deployment, scattering sharp metal fragments toward the driver and passengers. This is the well-documented Takata inflator issue, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple filings exist for the same underlying defect.
The remaining recalls address a separate but related concern: replacement inflators that may have been installed incorrectly, in some cases at a single dealership. When an inflator is not properly seated or secured, the airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, meaning it could fail to protect the occupant at the moment it is needed most. These installation-related recalls apply to vehicles that had already received a replacement inflator as part of an earlier repair, so owners who believe their car was previously serviced for the airbag recall should confirm the repair was done correctly.
At a glance
What can fail
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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.
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 explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no charge.
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.
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What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
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.