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Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has a software error that can cause side and curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles because 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 affects 440,830 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2026.

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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 16, 2026.
  2. Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Honda affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Odyssey, model years 2018 to 2022

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
Air bag defect
Campaign
26V227000
Vehicles affected
440,830
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
UNW
Manufacturer phone
1-888-234-2138

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)