The Lemon IndexHonda Element recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2011 Honda Element, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 24
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2007–2011
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
3,744 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19E068000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2011
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
3,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V499000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2011
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
1,657,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V501000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2003–2011
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
1,101,534 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V182000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2010–2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
57,095 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V662000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2003–2004, 2006–2008, 2011
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
1,335 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V268000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
24,945 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V041000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2005–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,884 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V029000
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- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2003–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,790,894 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V344000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2003 Hybrid only
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury…
3,498,481 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V370000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2003–2011
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
6,281,043 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V320000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2003–2004
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2003–2004
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 200…
133,207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V353000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2012 · model years 2007–2011
The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire.
5,216 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V436000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2011 · model years 2005–2008
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
1,512,107 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V395000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2010 · model years 2003–2004
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES.
551,498 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V364000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2010 · model year 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ELEMENT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 25, 2010.
585 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V361000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued Jun 2010 · model year 2008
ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES.
13 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V271000
- Service brakes, air · recall issued Mar 2010 · model years 2007–2008
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008.
412,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V098000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2003–2007
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2003–2006
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2008 · model year 2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 241 MY 2008 ELEMENT VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2006 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
- Equipment · recall issued May 2005 · model year 2005
CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HARNESS KIT, P/N 08L91-SCV-102, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 24 AND DECEMBER 18, 2004, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2004, AND APRIL 29,…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Element?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Honda Element have?
24 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2011, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 100.
Which Honda Element year has the most recalls?
The 2008, with 13 campaigns. 2007: 12, 2003: 12, 2011: 11.
What are most Honda Element recalls about?
Airbags: 12 of the 24 campaigns. Then electrical (2) and equipment (2).
What is the newest Honda Element recall?
Speed control, filed Oct 2019 (NHTSA 19E068000): The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
What is the biggest Honda Element recall?
NHTSA 15V320000 (airbags, May 2015) covers 6,281,043 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
How do I check if my Honda Element has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Honda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Honda Element: problems and best years · All Honda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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