Both Nissan and Honda have recently reported recalls related to passenger airbag issues — adding to the recent influx of such statements in light of the Takata airbag advisory.

In other words, the number of vehicles recalled because of faulty Takata airbags is growing — and expected to continue to expand as we head toward 2015.

First up, Nissan North America is recalling 52,738 certain model year 2003-2004 Nissan Pathfinders; 2004-2006 Nissan Sentras; 2003-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45; 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, and 2006 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.

The recall statement said upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

This may cause metal fragments to be dispersed, striking and potentially injuring the vehicle occupants.

The automaker pointed out this recall relates specifically to vehicles sold, or currently registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Nissan will be notifying owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule, and owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-(800)-647-7261.

Honda Airbag Recalls in Humid Environment

Honda is also recalling units for the same issue and in similar areas.

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity, as well.

The company released in a Nov. 6 statement that most of these vehicles were included in a June 2014 safety improvement campaign but has been transitioned to a formal recall.

Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall.

Once again, Honda cited the issue being possible rupture of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Honda will notify owners, as well, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin on Nov. 24.

No injuries or fatalities have been reported due to the Honda issue.