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2019 Honda CR-V: airbags did not deploy in a crash

9 of the 1,110 complaints about the 2019 Honda CR-V describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
11,000
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Airbags · 53,519 miles · TX · crash

The contact owned a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 15 MPH, and as he was making a left turn onto a side street, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the center of the vehicle on the driver's side. The contact stated that the side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the police were called and wrote a report. The contact stated that there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,519.

Filed May 3, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL · crash · 1 injury

The driver seatbelt failed to lock when rear end collision occurred and drivers face slammed into steering wheel. The steering wheel airbag failed to deploy when the car rear ended the vehicle in front of them. Drivers safety was jeopardized and now has severe concussion. Repair center stated seatbelt showed zero signs of locking and air bag should’ve deployed. Vehicle was inspected by insurance and was deemed a complete loss. No warning lights sounds or messages went off when vehicle was rear ended and front end collision.

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Airbags · ME · crash

Travelling appoximently 25-30mph when the vehicle in front of me, towing a small camper, stopped suddenly to avoid a suddenly stopped vehicle in front of them, causing me to rear-end them at appoximently 15-20mph. My airbags did not deploy

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 13,800 miles · MN · crash

I hit a large deer on the interstate highway at a speed of 60 to 65 MPH. There was considerable damage to the front of the car. I have pictures. The airbags did not deploy. There were 2 people in the car, no one was hurt.

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Transmission · 4,700 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while in a carwash port in neutral, the gauge shifted in reverse without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole. No airbag deployed. No injuries were sustained. No police report was filed. No medical attention contacted. No dealer was contacted. No manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle damages were made to the rear driver side hatch. The failure mileage was approximately 4,700.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Airbags, Body · FL · crash · 1 injury

I just had a high car accident and my airbag did not deploy but the other car did. My car is a total.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 7,175 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact's parents own a 2019 honda cr-v. While the contact's mother was driving 35 MPH, she approached an intersection and the brakes completely failed. In order to avoid other vehicles, the driver swerved off the road and collided with a pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior or after the failure. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's mother was taken to the hospital and treated for whiplash. The driver was also treated for back and neck pain as well as elevated blood pressure. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was eventually towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not destroyed. Prior to the crash, the contact's mother received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v383000 (air bags, communications, steering). The vehicle was serviced at route 22 honda (75 us-22, hillside, nj 07205, (973) 287-4742). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 09923297. The contact was informed that a representative would call him back to obtain more information. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 7,175.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Transmission · 11,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was engaged in park, with the engine turned off, it rolled backwards and went part way over a wall. It stopped suspended on the wall. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to billy craft honda (2634 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, 434‑385‑6045), where it was diagnosed and repaired over a 6 week period. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Airbags · 100 miles · LA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contacts daughter owned a 2019 honda cr-v. While the contact's daughter was driving 60 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a commercial truck. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the sternum and elbows, a broken back, a carotid artery, and a right knee laceration. Medical attention was received. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the dashboard vicinity and the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was towed to an unknown lot. A police report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 100.

Service bulletins that may apply

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

Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassetteReported May 21, 2019 · 161,252 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
Risk
In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.

Recall number 19V383000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2019 Honda CR-V no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2019 Honda CR-V?

9 of 1,110 owner complaints about the 2019 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 2019 Honda CR-V?

There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2019 Honda CR-V

Fuel pump 77Collision warning 69Stalling 59Warning lights 55Adaptive cruise 50Check engine light 42Lane assist 35Phantom braking 33Fuel smell 29Loss of power 28Jerking 26Battery drain 18Hesitation 18Won't start 18Misfire 15Sunroof shattered 15Won't shift 13Airbag light 12Steering noise 11Headlights 10Engine failure 9Fire or smoke 9ABS 7Backup camera 7Grinding brakes 7Fuel leak 7Key fob 7Windshield crack 7Screen failure 6Brake failure 5Overheating 5Shudder 5

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