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2018 HONDA Odyssey AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #26V332000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The front passenger seat weight sensor in your vehicle is a tiny computer that helps the air bags know if someone is sitting in the seat. In some models, this sensor can crack and short circuit, which means it might send a false signal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your air bags could deploy unexpectedly during a crash, which could lead to serious injuries. This is because the air bags might not be designed to deploy in the same way every time, and the extra stress could cause harm.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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High Priority #26V227000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The computer system that controls your side and curtain air bags in your Odyssey has a software bug that could make the air bags deploy unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags deploy without warning, they could hurt you or your passengers. This is a serious safety risk that could cause injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will update or replace the computer system that controls your air bags, free of charge. You will receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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 are expected to be mailed May 25, 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.
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Other HONDA Odyssey 2018 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other HONDA Odyssey Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
2 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
9 recalls
2021
8 recalls
2020
13 recalls
2019
19 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
13 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
10 recalls
2001
1 recall
2000
6 recalls

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