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Honda Legend recalls

DVSA has published 9 safety recalls that name the Honda Legend since 1999, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 324,465 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Honda Legend recalls, newest first

  1. ACCORD, CIVIC, CIVIC COUPE, CR-V, EV PLUS, INTEGRA, LEGEND, LOGO, SHUTTLE · the absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture

    23 Oct 2020 · R/2020/061

    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

    Fix: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

    42,435 vehicles

  2. ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, JAZZ, LEGEND · airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    28 Mar 2017 · R/2017/017

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.

    22,805 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2008 to 4 Jan 2010

  3. LEGEND · passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    1 Aug 2016 · R/2016/126

    In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger front air bag module.

    581 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2005 to 31 Dec 2007

  4. CIVIC, CR-V, FR-V, JAZZ, LEGEND · drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed

    16 May 2016 · R/2016/045

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the driver's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the driver's air bag module.

    252,174 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2004 to 20 May 2015

  5. LEGEND · brake master cylinder may fail

    14 Dec 2010 · R/2010/200

    If the brake system undergoes any fluid replacement or bleeding of the system it is possible that the rear seal can become deformed. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash. If the driver does not take any notice of the warning it is possible that the brake performance of the vehicle could be affected.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.

    563 vehicles · built 23 Dec 2005 to 6 Feb 2007

  6. LEGEND · loss of power steering fluid

    20 Jun 2008 · R/2008/057

    It has been identified that due to heat deterioration of the rubber the power steering feed hose may leak. If ignored loss of power assistance will ensue with the chance that hydraulic oil may leak onto the catalytic converter resulting in the generation of smoke and the potential of fire.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose replaced.

    249 vehicles

  7. LEGEND · brake light switch concern

    12 Jun 2002 · R/2002/059

    The brake/stop lights may not function due to oil contamination of the switch.

    Fix: Replace the brake light switch and remove all traces of oil from the switch pad.

    101 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 29 Mar 2002

  8. LEGEND · possible loss of drive and transmission park facility

    26 Oct 1999 · R/1999/069

    A bolt in the transmission can loosen and fall out disengaging the transmission from the differential. If this condition occurs while the vehicle is being driven it could cause an unexpected loss of drive. If the vehicle is stopped with the transmission in the PARK position and the parking brake is not engaged the vehicle could move unexpectedly.

    Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have an updated sealing bolt and O-ring installed.

    1,187 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1999

  9. LEGEND, PRELUDE, SHUTTLE · premature wear of steering lower ball joints

    20 Aug 1999 · R/1999/038

    Certain vehicles were manufactured with front lower ball joints that may prematurely wear out and in the worst case separate from the front knuckle. If separation occurs then loss of steering control may happen.

    Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have both front lower ball joint assemblies replaced.

    4,370 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1997

Other Honda models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.