United StatesCertain 2018–2022 Honda Odyssey vehicles (NHTSA campaign 26V227000; Honda campaign UNW; 440,830 potentially affected) are included; Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury; dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) ECU software or replace the ECU free of charge, owner letters were mailed May 27, 2026, and owners may contact Honda at 1-888-234-2138.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V227000; Manufacturer campaign UNW
The hazard
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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.
The official notice
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