NHTSAAIR BAGS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
Published: April 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V227000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V227000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V227000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | UNW |
| Potentially affected | 440830 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |