Over 517,000 Jeeps and Hondas Recalled Over Airbag Defects

In a single week, five major airbag recalls have rocked the auto industry, with Acura, Honda, and Jeep joining the growing list of automakers issuing safety campaigns. The largest recall targets 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokees (2022–2026) and Grand Cherokee Ls (2023–2025), where a software glitch in the occupant restraint controller module may delay side airbag deployment during a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that a rare software fault could keep transient door airbag pressure sensor faults active for the life of the sensor, violating federal safety standards. Jeep traced the issue to early 2023 after analyzing warranty claims tied to door airbag pressure sensors. Dealers will fix the problem with a simple software update, and owner notifications are scheduled to begin in mid-June.

Acura and Honda are recalling an additional 98,892 vehicles due to a separate airbag defect. In multiple models, a cracked front passenger seat weight sensor—caused by a humidity-sensitive capacitor on the printed circuit board—can short circuit and trigger unintended airbag deployment, even with a child or infant in a car seat. The issue stems from a natural disaster at a tier-2 supplier’s plant, forcing a temporary change in base material for the circuit board. The material wasn’t properly verified, leading to excessive strain and cracking. This expands a 2024 recall that initially covered 750,114 vehicles, but further investigation in 2025 revealed additional affected units. Acura and Honda report 228 warranty claims related to the defect but no injuries or fatalities. Dealers will replace the faulty seat weight sensor, and owner notifications will start in early July.

Affected vehicles include a wide range of Acura and Honda models from 2016 to 2026, spanning sedans, SUVs, crossovers, and trucks. The recalls highlight a troubling trend of airbag-related safety issues plaguing automakers in 2025, following high-profile campaigns from General Motors, Hyundai, and Stellantis earlier this year.