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2013 Honda CR-V: airbags did not deploy in a crash

7 of the 382 complaints about the 2013 Honda CR-V describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
40,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed Jun 9, 2025 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while in a commercial parking garage, a second vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the driver to inadvertently press the accelerator pedal and lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into a truck before crashing head on into a pole. During the failure, the vehicle sustained severe front end damage, but no air bags deployed. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, which were treated at the scene and later at the urgent care medical facility. The contact indicated that the vehicle was destroyed and later towed to the home. No police report was taken. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer was notified of the incident. The manufacturer had not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he was involved in an accident where he crashed into a truck, but the driver's air bag did not deploy. The contact stated that the fumes from the air bag burned his left hand, and he had to seek medical attention. The contact mentioned that his injuries would have been severe had he not been wearing a protectant glove on his hand. The vehicle was towed to the towing lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Acceleration · 34,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. After making a right turn in a parking garage, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · NY · crash

I was struck by a deer on the drivers front fender causing extensive damage and the passenger side airbag deployed but the drivers side airbag did not deploy. I was traveling at a speed of 55mph going straight ahead on a state highway when the deer ran into the drivers side front end.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 15,002 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in an accident in philadelphia, pa on january 18, 2015 due to ice on highways. I slid into one car and got hit by another car. My car is currently in a repair shop. I received a call that the car can be fixed, however I need to know how safe is the car since I received so much damage to the car and the air bags never deployed.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 95,000 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. While parking, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed through a garage. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Airbags · 7,500 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Air bag tore during deployment and deflated very fast also caused cuts on my left arm and burns on my right hand fingers. I was wearing my seat belt also which held me in place. I do have pictures of the air bag. I might note that side air bag did not deploy.

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Questions about the 2013 Honda CR-V no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2013 Honda CR-V?

7 of 382 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda CR-V (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Honda CR-V?

There are 0 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Honda CR-V

Grinding brakes 41Headlights 31Shudder 26Stalling 12Door locks 11Jerking 11Check engine light 9Hesitation 8Adaptive cruise 7ABS 6Airbag light 6Ball joint 5Loss of power 5Oil consumption 5

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