Honda CR-V Recall R/2018/343: Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 21,494
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6ED
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V vehicles built between 4 February 2010 and 20 May 2015. Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended. The dealer will replace Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE Defect: Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended. Remedy: Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: takata passenger airbag inflator may rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
CR-V built between 4 February 2010 and 20 May 2015 may be included. Honda estimates 21,494 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code HUK6ED or the DVSA reference R/2018/343. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-VLiquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur | Urgent | R/2020/377 | |
| Accord, Civic, CR-V, EV Plus and 4 moreThe absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2020/061 | |
| Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Jazz and 1 moreVehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars | Urgent | R/2020/186 | |
| Civic, CR-V, HR-VThe regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met | Low | R/2020/008 | |
| Civic, CR-V, JazzPossible air bag inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2019/246 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2018/342 on 30 Jan 2019, for takata passenger airbag inflator may rupture. The one launched after it was R/2019/125 on 29 May 2019, for inner pressure of the inflator may irregularly rise upon airbag deployment rupturing the…. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda CR-V recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/343, launched 30 January 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.