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2017 Honda CR-V: airbags did not deploy in a crash

9 of the 1,782 complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
20,400
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed May 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · 164,000 miles · TX · crash

The contact owns a 2017 HONDA CR-V. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, her Vehicle suddenly braked on it's own prompting it come to a full stop causing the contact to get rear ended. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was not towed and was able to drive after. The contact stated she heard a beeping sound and saw a waring sign as the vehicle slowed down suddenly. No police report was filed. No injuries. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Airbags · OR · crash · 3 injuries

Airbags did not deploy during car accident and are not available for inspection as car was totaled. My safety and the safety of other passengers were put at risk the driver was slammed forward since the car got rear ended and the driver's chest was slammed into the steering wheel; medical attention was required and injuries were sustainted. The other two passenger also required medical attention and sustained injuries one to their neck and the other to their head, chest, and back. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer or an independent service center as the car is totaled and signed over to insurance. The vehicle was inspected by police onsite shortly after the car accident and an insurance representative will pick up the vehicle tomorrow. Warning lamps/messages: unknown.

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Driver assistance · 68,000 miles · WA · crash

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15-18 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The failure caused another vehicle to rear-end his vehicle. No injuries were sustained and no medical attention was received. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No police report was filed. The contact was able to drive away from the scene of the collision. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the automatic emergency braking feature; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was rear ended on the highway (101-n) by a truck going 20-30 MPH above the speed limit. During the collision, the driver airbag did not deploy. My speed limit was 65-70 and the truck speed limit was more than mine when I try to go faster was still not able to ovided. After the car screening you are in crash I was a wake not sure how it stoped and was in shock for not sure how long then I saw a message on the screen saying contacting honda but nothing happen. I try to touch it but it not work. I stoped the car moved the key then try to find my telephone thank fully my charger cord was on and I pulled it from behind seat I called 911 then the police took it from there. I have so much pain in my head mostly left side and near my neck I am in so much pain when I am in the son my vision is not okey. And if I walk more then 15 minutes I am have the worst pain in my feet legs back head and I do believe all my body is hurting but some of more then the other my ribs are better but left ribs hurt when I drive more then 20 minutes. I had constipation for the last 5 weeks realized last week I can not smell well and I really hate that person for what he did to me. I am not sure if I will ever be able to recover al and that so not fair and the worst they run a way left me there.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Airbags · 20,400 miles · CO · crash

Air bags failed to deploy,collision avoidance system failed to function

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While the contact's vehicle was stopped, it was rear ended and caused a chain reaction crash. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belts failed to work as intended. The contact stated that the impact caused the passenger to be thrown forward due to the seat belt failing to securely restrain her. The contact also stated that the front passenger side seat back fractured. The driver was also thrown forward and his chest made contact with the steering wheel. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained injuries to the back and pelvis. The driver sustained a back injury. Both occupants were transported to the hospital for medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 19,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving on the interstate at approximately 65-70 MPH, the brake mitigation system suddenly activated abruptly applying the brakes to stop the vehicle erroneously and causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and spin out before crashing into a guard rail. During the crash, the front end sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated no other vehicles were present when the mitigation system erroneously activated. The driver sustained neck back and chest injuries and the occupant seated in the rear passenger seat sustained neck, back and front torso injuries. Medical attention was not required. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was still drivable. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

2017 honda cr-v. Consumer writes stating that the airbags did not deploy during an accident. *ld the consumer stated he had badly bruised ribs on the left side from the seat belt.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the rear bumper and rear window of the vehicle were damaged. The driver sustained injuries to the ribs and left side of the body. The front passenger sustained chest injuries. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.

Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerReported May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Honda CR-V no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2017 Honda CR-V?

9 of 1,782 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda CR-V (1%) 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 2017 Honda CR-V?

There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Honda CR-V

Fuel smell 211Warning lights 141Adaptive cruise 125Collision warning 120Stalling 106Check engine light 96Loss of power 71Lane assist 64Battery drain 58Misfire 58Engine failure 38Won't shift 37Won't start 36Phantom braking 35Screen failure 27Jerking 27Headlights 22Hesitation 22ABS 21Fuel pump 21Fuel leak 18Key fob 17Overheating 16Seat belt 16Brake failure 14Grinding brakes 11Airbag light 10Oil consumption 9Wipers 9Door locks 8Sunroof shattered 8Transmission failure 8Knocking 7Fire or smoke 7Windshield crack 7Backup camera 6Premature wear 6Shudder 6Sudden acceleration 6

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