NHTSA recall 26V-227 (26V227000)
air bags recall reported April 9, 2026 - about 440,830 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V227000
- Also written as
- 26V-227
- Manufacturer number
- UNW
- Reported
- April 9, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~440,830
- Component
- air bags
What is 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.
Why it is dangerous
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-227 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.