Honda recalls 2018–2022 Odyssey minivans because side air bags can deploy unexpectedly
A software programming error can make the side and side curtain air bags go off unexpectedly, which can increase the risk of injury to people in the vehicle.
What to do
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control software or replace the control unit, as needed, free of charge. Owners may call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and cite Honda's recall number UNW.
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Recall details
- Product
- Honda Odyssey 2018–2022
- Hazard
- Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Units
- 440,830 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V227000
- Manufacturer campaign number: UNW
- Model years: 2018–2022
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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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