Vehicle recall 26V227000 · April 9, 2026
2018-2022 Honda Odyssey
A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V227000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2026
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- UNW
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 440,830
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
Vehicles covered
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