Large Recall NHTSA · 16V056000 Reported February 2, 2016

Air bag control unit power supply corrosion

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 341,444 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V056000
Manufacturer Campaign
JY4
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
341,444
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 2, 2016
Completion Rate
59.45

Defect Summary

American honda motor company, inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 accord vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Safety Consequence

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. parts are expected to be available in fall 2016. interim notifications have been mailed to owners on march 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is jw9. Note: this recall supersedes recall 15v665.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 16V056000 or campaign JY4.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V056000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V056000?

NHTSA recall 16V056000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on February 2, 2016. It addresses: Air bag control unit power supply corrosion. The recall affects approximately 341,444 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V056000 or the manufacturer campaign number JY4. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.