2018-2022 Honda Odyssey recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
440,830 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
169 earlier NHTSA recalls by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 26, 2026 2025 Honda CB1000SP recall: Fuel Hose May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
- March 12, 2026 2023-2025 Honda CL500, 2023-2025 Honda CMX300, 2023-2025 Honda CMX500 recall: Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
- Feb. 26, 2026 2024 Acura ZDX, 2024 Honda Prologue recall: Instrument Panel and Rearview Camera Displays May Fail/FMVSS 101,111,305
- Jan. 29, 2026 2024 Acura Integra, 2023 Honda Accord, 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid and 2 more models recall: Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207
- Dec. 23, 2025 2024-2025 Honda CBR650R recall: Damaged Wire Harness/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Honda Odyssey 2018-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 440,830 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | UNW |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record