Honda Recalling 2.2M More Cars For Faulty Airbags

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The largest automotive recall in U.S. history is getting even worse. Millions of more vehicles are being recalled for faulty Takata airbags.

Some drivers have already had their airbags replaced multiple times.

Rick Ritter with more on why this is so bad, and the impact.

The recall started with more than 20 million cars--most of those were older models. Now millions of newer cars are joining a list that looks like it's going to continue to grow.

What's your biggest asset in a car accident has turned into a deadly recall.

"Gushing blood. It was terrifying. I thought I was going to bleed out," one victim said.

Takata airbag inflators--exploding--sending metal fragments flying.

"No one deserves to have an exploding airbag installed in their vehicle," said Mark Rosekind, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The faulty airbags have been blamed for at least 11 deaths, and led to a recall of around 20 million cars.

"It's something I want to check up. And if it's my model, I want the recall," said Ramon Alarcon.

Now Honda is recalling another 2.2 million, targeting newer Honda and Acura models with faulty airbags in steering wheels--some models as recent as 2016.

"This thing with the airbags and Takata has kind of been a perfect storm," said Peter Kitzmiller, president, Maryland Automobile Dealers Association.

Some reports indicate vehicles that already had their airbags replaced due to the initial recall now may need those replaced.

"We were starting to catch up a little bit, but this is certainly going to knock it back," said Kitzmiller.

Kitzmiller says it could take until summer to get the parts, and making sure drivers follow through after multiple recalls is key.

"People kind of get numb. They get these things all of the time and they start ignoring them. We've got to make sure that doesn't happen," he said.

But many are wondering why they have to wait.

"It's a shame. Something should be done," said Alarcon.

Other automakers are expected to follow Honda and announce more recalls as well. Honda sent a notice to their dealers ordering them to stop selling any affected cars.

To see if your car has been recalled, CLICK HERE.

Honda expects owners to be able to check to see if their cars are on the recall list by using their VIN after February 15.

Officials say when you bring your car in for service, they should check to see if your car needs to be recalled.