2020 Honda Odyssey | 2021 Honda Odyssey | 2022 Honda Odyssey | 2019 Honda Odyssey | 2018 Honda Odyssey — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Published April 10, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 9, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V227000, published April 10, 2026 and initiated April 9, 2026. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2020 Honda Odyssey | 2021 Honda Odyssey | 2022 Honda Odyssey | 2019 Honda Odyssey | 2018 Honda Odyssey — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ODYSSEY
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2020 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2021 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2022 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Honda Odyssey | 2021 Honda Odyssey | 2022 Honda Odyssey | 2019 Honda Odyssey | 2018 Honda Odyssey — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V227000 on April 10, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: ODYSSEY.