The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV that was produced by the Japanese automaker Honda from 2003 to 2011. During its production run, the Honda Element was subject to several recalls due to various defects. Some of the most significant recalls affecting the Honda Element include:
In 2005, Honda recalled certain 2004 and 2005 model year Honda Element vehicles due to a defect in the rear suspension that could cause the rear wheels to become misaligned, resulting in reduced vehicle stability and an increased risk of a crash.
In 2006, Honda recalled certain 2005 and 2006 model year Honda Element vehicles due to a problem with the fuel pump strainer, which could cause the fuel pump to fail and the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
In 2010, Honda recalled certain 2007 and 2008 model year Honda Element vehicles due to a problem with the fuel pump, which could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
In 2011, Honda recalled certain 2003 and 2004 model year Honda Element vehicles due to a defect in the airbag system that could cause the airbags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
Overall, the Honda Element was subject to a number of recalls during its production run due to various defects that could affect the safety of the vehicle.
Honda Element recalls
1. Recall 19V501000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with newly replaced passenger airbag inflators.
The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
2. Recall 19V499000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with newly replaced driver’s airbag inflators. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
3. Recall 19V182000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with driver’s frontal airbag inflators. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
4. Recall 18V662000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with passenger airbag inflators. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
5. Recall 18V268000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that had their front passenger airbag inflators replaced. The recall was issued because the inflators may have been installed improperly, which could cause the airbags to deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
6. Recall 18V041000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with passenger airbag inflators. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
7. Recall 17V029000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with passenger airbag inflators. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
8. Recall 16V344000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with passenger frontal airbag inflators. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
9. Recall 15V370000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with front passenger airbags. The recall was issued because the airbags could deploy improperly in the event of a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death to the vehicle’s occupants.
10. Recall 15V320000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with driver’s frontal airbags. The recall was issued because the airbags could deploy improperly in the event of a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death to the vehicle’s occupants.
11. Recall 14V700000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with front airbag inflator modules. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
12. Recall 14V353000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with front airbag inflator modules. The recall was issued because the inflators could rupture during deployment, spraying metal fragments and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants.
13. Recall 12V436000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with trailer turn signals. The recall was issued because the turn signals may not function as expected, which could cause the driver’s intent to be unclear and increase the risk of a crash.
14. Recall 11V395000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with automatic transmission bearings. The recall was issued because the bearings could fail, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft could become lodged in the parking pawl, causing the vehicle to roll even after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position.
15. Recall 10V364000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2004 model years that were equipped with defective ignition switches.
The recall was issued because the ignition key could be removed when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position, allowing the vehicle to roll away and increasing the risk of a crash.
16. Recall 10V361000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with shifters that may not select the correct gear.
The recall was issued because the gear selector may not function properly, which could cause the key to be stuck in the ignition switch, an inability to shift into or out of park, or an inability to shift into reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
17. Recall 10V271000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with seats that may have a broken seat base pin. The recall was issued because the seat base pin could break, potentially causing injury to the seat occupant.
18. Recall 10V098000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years that were equipped with air in the brake system.
The recall was issued because if the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
19. Recall 08V349000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2003-2011 model years that were equipped with left rear suspension links. The recall was issued because the links could fail, causing the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub and potentially leading to a loss of control and damage to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
20. Recall 06V270000
This recall affects certain Honda Element vehicles from the 2006-2007 model years that were equipped with incorrect National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contact information in the owner’s manual.
The recall was issued because the language in the owner’s manuals was not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Honda Element recalls table
| Recall Number | Recall Description | Models Affected |
| 19V501000 | Newly Replaced Passenger Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments | 2003-2011 models |
| 19V499000 | Newly Replaced Driver’s Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments | 2003-2011 models |
| 19V182000 | Driver’s Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments | 2003-2011 models |
| 18V662000 | Passenger Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments | 2003-2011 models |
| 18V268000 | Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Potentially Installed Improperly During Replacement | 2003-2011 models |
| 18V041000 | Passenger Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments | 2003-2011 models |
| 17V029000 | Passenger Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments | 2003-2011 models |
| 16V344000 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures On Deployment | 2003-2011 models |
| 15V370000 | Front Passenger Air Bag Defective | 2003-2011 models |
| 15V320000 | Driver’s Front Air Bag Defective | 2003-2011 models |
| 14V700000 | Front Airbag Inflator Module | 2003-2011 models |
| 14V353000 | Front Airbag Inflator Module | 2003-2011 models |
| 12V436000 | Trailer Turn Signals May Not Function as Expected | 2003-2011 models |
| 11V395000 | Automatic Transmission Bearing Failure | 2003-2011 models |
| 10V364000 | Honda Recalls 2003-2004 Vehicles Due to Defective Ignition Switch | 2003-2004 models |
| 10V361000 | Shifter May Not Select the Correct Gear | 2003-2011 models |
| 10V271000 | Seat Base Pin May Break | 2003-2011 models |
| 10V098000 | Honda Recalls 2007-2008 Models Due to Air in Brake System | 2007-2008 models |
| 08V349000 | Left Rear Suspension Link May Fail | 2003-2011 models |
| 06V270000 | Honda Recalls 2006-2007 Models Due to Incorrect NHTSA Contact Information in Owner’s Manual | 2006-2007 models |
Problems and Complaints Sources
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