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NHTSA Campaign Number

26V227000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Reported to NHTSA: September 4, 2026

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 are expected to be mailed May 25, 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.

Affected Vehicles (5)

YearMakeModel
2018HondaOdyssey
2019HondaOdyssey
2020HondaOdyssey
2021HondaOdyssey
2022HondaOdyssey

This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 26V227000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.