I bought this car I believe 1 year ago and I didn’t know it had a recall
2000 Honda Civic airbags problems
82 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,090. 58 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 82
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 82,090
- crashes
- 58
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal42
- Side/window3
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
At what mileage
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Honda Civic airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Honda Civic airbags
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Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138.
Recall number 20V027000 · Recall details
What 2000 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign. The contact turned to the right to avoid a crash but ended up crashing into the rear corner of another vehicle. The vehicle also ended up striking the embankment on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back and sought medical attention. The other vehicle was damaged. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the Insurance provider for assistance. A case was opened regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Unknown SRS alarm appears, dealer confirmed 1-1, 1-2 error code meaning driver airbag issue. the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 20V026000 RECALL DATE: 2020-01-21 Mentioned active airbag recall for 2000 Honda Civic. Tried looking on the federal safety agency site and Honda site for free repair but nothing showed up. I am concerned that the driver airbag is not safe.
Received notice and made appt to repair back in august 2020. Honda did not have part to repair. I have called several time since august and have been told they will call me back here we are just about march 2021 and still my honda is not repaired car is still being used any info you can give me will be appreciated [xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 honda civic. The contact stated that a recall notification was received of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken for the repair at robertson's palmdale honda, 455 auto vista dr, palmdale, ca 93551, where the recall repair was completed. However, the contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, and was veering off to the right side of the road, and when making a left turn, the contact tried to correct herself, the wheel turned to the left and crashed into a telephone pole and was wrapping around the pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fracture risk, a bruise chest, a head concoction split open that required medical attention. The contact stated that she was unconscious and was not aware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 265,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 honda civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Joe morgan honda (176 n. Garver rd, monroe, oh 45050) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 honda civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Smith honda (3477 pioneer dr, idaho falls, id 83402 (208) 522-9801) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
American honda has failed to remedy the safety recall for my vehicle within a reasonable period of time. I received first notification in march 2020.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Pacific honda (188 s beretania st, honolulu, hi 96813) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer would call him back once they received more information. The contact had yet to receive any additional information from the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My car has a recall on it that hasn't been fixed
Questions about the 2000 Honda Civic airbags
Does the 2000 Honda Civic have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 82 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Honda Civic, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Civic airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,090 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Civic airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V026000, 20V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad airbags?
The Honda Civic model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (310 complaints), 2002 (242 complaints) and 2006 (181 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 2000 Honda Civic problems
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