NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2018–2022 Honda Odyssey recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
- Recall number
- 26V227000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 440830
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | Odyssey | 2018–2022 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Consequence
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Manufacturer campaign number
UNW
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V227000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.