Honda recalls nearly 100k vehicles over airbag issueThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration flagged a defect in the passenger seat weight detector that could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.The weight sensor may crack and short-circuit after exposure to humidity. The defect means in a crash, airbags could deploy even if the occupant is below a certain size threshold, including children or infants in car seats. Should You Buy a Car Without Negotiating? AdvertisementAdvertisementNo injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with the defect, Honda said.Dealers will replace the weight sensors at no charge.Affected vehicles include ;2017-2020 and 2022-2026 Acura MDX2019-2024 Acura RDX2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX2016-2022 Honda Accord2017-2022 Honda Accord Hybrid2016-2022 Honda Civic2017-2021 Honda Civic Hatchback2017-2018, 2021 Honda Civic Type R2017-2022 Honda CR-V2020-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid2018-2020 Honda Fit2019-2021 Honda HR-V2019-2022 Honda Insight2018-2026 Honda Odyssey2019-2021 Honda Passport2017-2022 Honda Pilot2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda RidgelineOwner notification letters will be mailed out starting July 6, 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.