NHTSA Campaign 26V227000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
NHTSA campaign 26V227000 covers 5 vehicles and concerns the air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- 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.
Reported September 4, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V227000 (5)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V227000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.