Honda Odyssey Side Air Bags
Honda is recalling 2018–2022 Odyssey vehicles; side air bags may deploy unexpectedly due to software error.
Contact Honda to schedule a software update for your vehicle. Do not drive the vehicle until the update has been applied.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 440,830
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- May 27, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- UNW
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-888-234-2138
Why it was recalled
Honda is recalling certain 2018–2022 Odyssey vehicles due to a software programming error that can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
HONDA ODYSSEY (2018-2022), AIR BAGS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification