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Mexico Orders Inspection of 1,375 Honda and Acura Vehicles Over Airbag Sensor Fault

Mexico’s consumer watchdog urges checks of five specific models due to a passenger‑seat sensor defect that may misreport airbag status.

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¡Alerta por riesgo en bolsas de aire! Profeco y Honda llaman a revisión de 1,375 vehículos en México. / PROFECO. - Imagen ilustrativa hecha con I (Copilot).

Overview

  • Profeco’s alert covers Honda Pilot 2021, Honda Odyssey 2021, Acura RDX 2021, Acura MDX 2020–2022 and Acura TLX 2021, totaling 1,375 units.
  • The fault involves the internal circuit of the front passenger weight sensor, which can incorrectly illuminate the airbag warning light and signal possible malfunction.
  • Honda de México will contact owners by email or phone to schedule free inspections and any necessary repairs at authorized Honda or Acura dealers.
  • The campaign began on July 24 and remains active without a set end date under Profeco oversight, with no damage reports logged by Honda as of July 30.
  • Owners who changed vehicles’ custody are instructed to update contact details at 800 368 8500 or honda.mx, and they can also consult Profeco’s consumer lines at 55 5568 8722 and 800 468 8722.