Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V And 5 More Recall R/2020/061: The Absorption Of Moisture Into The Driver's Air Bag Propellant Could Lead To Slow…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 42,435
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6NA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Accord, Civic, CR-V and 5 more vehicles. The absorption of moisture into the driver,s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture. The dealer will replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The absorption of moisture into the driver,s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE INTO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROPELLANT COULD LEAD TO SLOW DEPLOYMENT OR INFLATOR RUPTURE Defect: The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture. Remedy: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly.
Are You Affected?
Accord, Civic, CR-V and 5 more may be included. Honda estimates 42,435 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 HUK6NA or the DVSA reference R/2020/061. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CivicCivic wheel steel bushes missing (Accessory) | Book soon | R/2026/025 | |
| CivicCivic Lithium-Ion battery negative terminal defect | Urgent | R/2024/389 | |
| CR-VLiquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur | Urgent | R/2020/377 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2020/186 on 24 Aug 2020, for vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars. The one launched after it was R/2020/377 on 12 Feb 2021, for liquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/061, launched 23 October 2020. 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.