Component Record

Honda Civic 1998 Air Bags Problems

96 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 1998 Honda Civic - 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage96 complaints

96 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V026000Reported January 17, 2020 - 1,439,841 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,439,841 vehicles across all affected models.

97V193000Reported November 1, 1997 - 9,558 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 9,558 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System92 Engine56 Power Train50 Vehicle Speed Control29 Vehicle Structure28 Visibility25

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.