10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,798 miles

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2013 Honda Civic seat belts / air bags problems

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2013 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #95

Nov 092023

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle received large amounts of front end damage at approximately 45 mph and totalled with no air bag deployment

- Marianna, FL, USA

problem #94

Sep 142023

Civic

  • miles
My "Check Air Bags" light came on last week. It now stays on. I am unsure as to why. I have never had my air bag deploy. Is this due to the mileage on my vehicle, which is at 81,300+ miles?

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #93

Jan 182023

Civic

  • miles
Airbag warning light comes on sporadically. Consistently when it is cold out, all the time after hitting the horn. There is an issue apparently with the driver side airbag inflator which occurs in this model year vehicle that both NHTSA and Honda is ignoring.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #92

Mar 222023

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air bag warning comes on intermittently. Has increased to a weekly occurrence. I-??ve recorded 27 instances in the last 6 months that this has happened. Occurs when starting car after sitting and also just comes on when driving. Have had seat sensors and seat belt replaced which did nothing. Problem still exists. I am not going to put any more money into an unsafe vehicle. Research shows that this is a common consumer complaint and a safety problem. Airbags for this model were recalled through the 2012 model year. Certainly appears that the 2013 model year should have been included.

- Nahant , MA, USA

problem #91

Mar 152023

Civic

  • miles
My Check air bag system light came on today. No one as been involved in an accident but it does worry me to know that while this light is on the air bag would not deploy if me or my child are involved in an accident. Would like to have this problem investigated and repair before anything bad were to happen.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

problem #90

Feb 272023

Civic

  • 250,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver crashed into the rear of a Ford Focus. The front passenger air bag was partially deployed. The check air bag system and the passenger air bag off message were displayed. There were no reported injuries, police report filed or fire. The contact called the local dealer who informed her to take the vehicle to a body shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. The VIN was not available.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #89

Jan 212023

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

B0001-13 a known defective airbag issue with no repair in sight according to other civic owners.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #88

Oct 252022

Civic

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on several occasions, the check air bag system warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and produced code: B0001-13. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver-€™s side wiring assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #87

Sep 272022

Civic

  • miles
The check airbag light comes on and off intermittently.

- Inverness, FL, USA

problem #86

Jun 202022

Civic

  • miles
The "Check Airbag System" light intermittently comes on. At first it came on once every couple of weeks, but now it comes on everyday, especially when it is hot outside. I've looked up my issue online and a lot of other people with the same model are having these issues as well. Given that the airbag won't deploy while this light is on, there definitely should be a deeper cause for concern especially since I'm not the only '13 civic owner with this issue.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #85

Jun 222022

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Took Honda to Toyota service dept.was informed i had a faulty Drivers side cable rail, i would think that would be covered as a safety issue.My Honda has 59000 miles.

- Eleanor, WV, USA

problem #84

Feb 172022

Civic

  • miles
This is the second time I report this problem with the airbags. The check airbag light keep coming on and off, sometimes couple of time a day, specially in hot days. All this started about 2 years ago, and reported here and contact the dealer which they want to charged me for a diagnostic. I seen many people also reporting the same issue here, I hope this can address as soon as possible because is a safety hazard.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #83

Feb 142022

Civic

  • miles
The "Check Airbag System" warning light has been coming on intermittently for the past several weeks. My safety as well as a passenger's safety is at risk as I've been informed that when this light is on the airbag system is not functionally properly and will not deploy which could result in serious injury or death. I reported this to the dealer today when I got an oil change however they wanted to charge me $138 for a diagnostic check which is unacceptable. Airbags are essential safety systems. This cost should be on the manufacturer not the customer. Since there have been many complaints filed regarding this issue by 2013 Civic owners, it should be investigated by NHTSA for a recall. This is especially warranted considering the millions of recalls on vehicles with Takata airbags including Honda due to defects.

- Forestdale, MA, USA

problem #82

Dec 072021

Civic

  • miles
A side impact collision that resulted in the tire snapping off the frame and the airbags did not deploy. Astonished by the craftsmanship of the wheel assembly because of how easily the tire can snap off. The other driver speed at impact was approximately 30+mph. This is not a safe vehicle to be involved in a collision.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #81

Sep 012021

Civic

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" - "Check Airbag System" warning light comes on intermittently. No OBDII codes are readable with this warning shown. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - "Check Airbag System" implies that system isn't working properly. Airbags are essential safety equipment and put users at risk if not functioning. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" - No other warnings or codes present.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #80

Jul 192021

Civic

  • miles
The Check Airbag System light comes on continually. It will shut off when you turn the vehicle off, but typically comes on again after driving a few miles. The dealer, a Honda dealer, confirmed what was happening and told me that if the light is on, the airbag system is disabled and airbags will not deploy, which is obviously a huge safety concern while driving a compact car. Nothing happens before the light comes on (no bumps in the road or anything). We purchased the car used with 101,000 miles on it. The issue occurred with 101,100 miles on it, but may have occurred prior to our purchase of the vehicle.

- South Range, WI, USA

problem #79

Aug 012021

Civic

  • miles
Airbag warning indicator has been coming on Intermittently for the last 3 weeks and now is on all the time. Started as passenger airbag warning then went to just airbag warning indicator.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #78

Jul 262021

Civic

  • miles
The air bag indicator light goes on intermittently. Just started and very concerning. Based on review of NHTSA site this has been reported many times. Should be investigated for recall before someone is seriously injured.

- Richmond, RI, USA

problem #77

Jul 052021

Civic

  • miles
"check air bag system" keeps coming on and then it turns off by itself, it disappears for a month or so then it comes back again, when it comes back, message shows up for a few days to a week then goes away again... very nervous to drive the car. Not sure why there is no recall for this issue yet. If you are reading this and have the same issue please file a complaint so this issue gets addressed.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #76

Apr 012021

Civic

  • miles
The passanger air bag light keeps coming on. Never had this problem until this year.

- Hemet, CA, USA

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