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VehicleApr 9, 2026440,830 affected

Honda recall: Air bags

What is wrong

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 could happen

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
26V227000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 9, 2026
Owners notified
May 26, 2026
Vehicles or items affected
440,830
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
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Part
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
Maker's own recall number
UNW
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