Honda Odyssey Recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
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Honda is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles due to a software programming error that could cause side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles because of a software programming error in the air bag/restraint control module. This error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Honda Odyssey vehicles from the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years. Approximately 440,830 units are potentially affected. The official NHTSA campaign number is 26V227000. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting April 16, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters, expected to be mailed on May 25, 2026. Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information. Honda's recall number is UNW.
Why This Matters
Unexpected air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury to drivers and passengers. This recall addresses a potential safety defect in a large number of vehicles, emphasizing the importance of vehicle software updates.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V227000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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