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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

2018-2022 Honda Odyssey Recalled for Unexpected Air Bag Deployment

Agency Publication Date: April 9, 2026
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Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling approximately 440,830 model year 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error in the supplemental restraint system can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy without warning. Owners can have the system software reprogrammed or the control unit replaced by a dealer at no cost.

Risk

The side and side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is in operation. This unintended deployment can cause occupant injury or lead to a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA website beginning April 16, 2026, to confirm if your specific van is affected.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda dealer to schedule a free repair, which will involve reprogramming or replacing the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU).
  3. Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall number UNW if you have questions regarding this safety notification.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Reprogram the SRS ECU software or replace the ECU as necessary.

How to: Contact an authorized dealer to have the software reprogrammed or the electronic control unit replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey
Part / Model:
Odyssey

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V227000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Sold By: authorized Honda dealers
Units Affected: 440,830 vehicles
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: UNW
Agency Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response