The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V227000·Announced 2026-04-09

Honda Odyssey side air bags may deploy unexpectedly from software error

Honda is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles because a software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly. 440,830 vehicles are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Unintended deployment of the occupant restraint system is a failure of a vehicle safety-critical structure, meeting the Severe criterion for a structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. The campaign covers 440,830 vehicles.

A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly. Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Owner notification letters were mailed on 27 May 2026.

Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit software, or replace the control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owners can check whether their vehicle is included using their VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Passenger van
Hazard
Affected units
440,830

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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