My airbag srs light turned on and did research that there was a recall on my vehicle. I’m concerned and worried about my safety due to the airbags.
2001 Honda Accord: airbag warning light
233 of the 922 complaints about the 2001 Honda Accord describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 233
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 59 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact purchased the vehicle and was provided a copy of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V182000 (AIR BAGS) by the original owner of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer refused to release the vehicle because of a "Do not Drive" warning on the vehicle. The contact had to sign a release form to retrieve the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer deactivated the front driver’s side air bag. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The SRS light comes on and once cleared/reset it will typically return after 2-4 trips. it was confirmed when the car when air bags were checked for recalls. This first appeared in 2018 with airbag recalls. It became a recurring issue in 2021 when after each reset it would return. The reset would last months and when the battery was drained it might reappear. In 2024 Jan. the reset and light return cycle become more consistent with it returning within 2-4 trips.
side air bag light comes on and off randomly when driving no more than 25 mph and lights get brighter when i press the gas but doesn't move immediately.
Srs light is on, it went off and again is on, my auto manual indicates airbags/tensioner systems needs attention. This is a very seious problem that I cant manage without honda offcicial authorized check. My manual indicates a lifetime warranty for this kind of issues. This problem came when I started the car and the light still on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side curtain air bag warning lights illuminated intermittently while driving. The vehicle was taken to round rock honda (2301 n interstate hwy 35, round rock, tx 78664, 512‑942‑0939) for a previous air bag recall repair after which the side curtain air bags warning light started to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Started my car the SRS light came on and iis still on while my car is in motion on the city streets and highways and turning. I tried to up load picture image of light being on but this form would not allow me to do so
Airbag light turns on periodically
My airbag light stays on after the recall was fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving at any speed, the SRS indicator illuminated and remained lit while the air bag indicator flashed on and off. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Takata recall-my SRS light is been on for more than 2 weeks and my side airbag lights is also coming on and off...recently my dash lights stopped working
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving 70 MPH, the SRS warning indicator illuminated without warning and remained lit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,136.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete
- Email template to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest...
- Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
- AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
- Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
- Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
- In certain vehicles, the drivers (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Recall number 19V499000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
- Risk
- An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Recall number 19V182000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑800‑382‑2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V‑593, 09V‑259, 10V‑041, 11V‑260, 14V‑351 and 15V‑153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Recall number 15V320000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Honda Accord airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2001 Honda Accord?
233 of 922 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda Accord (25%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2001 Honda Accord?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 42 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Honda Accord?
There are 3 recalls and 59 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Honda Accord
Transmission failure 71No deployment 59Slipping 40Check engine light 39Jerking 30Sudden acceleration 23Seat belt 17Harsh shifting 14Stalling 14Won't shift 14Brake failure 12Tire blowout 11Hesitation 9ABS 6Adaptive cruise 6Headlights 6Won't start 6Grinding brakes 5Knocking 5
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