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Honda is recalling a massive fleet of 440,830 Odyssey minivans due to a potentially serious airbag failure after reports of dozens of injuries, federal regulators announced.
In an April 9 notice, the automaker warned that a software programming error could cause the side airbags to deploy unexpectedly in relatively minor road collisions, including “driving over potholes, speed bumps or road debris.”
“Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Regulators said the affected vehicles include 2018-2022 models produced between January 24, 2017 and June 3, 2022.
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About 400,000 Honda Odyssey vehicles are being recalled over airbag concerns. (Mei Tse/South China Morning Post / Getty Images)
The problem was reportedly subsequently corrected during the production process, causing subsequent model years to disappear from the recall.
To correct the defect, authorized dealers will reprogram or replace the electrical units at no cost to vehicle owners.
As of April 2, Honda has recorded 130 warranty claims and 25 reported injuries related to the problem. According to NHTSA, there have been no fatalities yet.
A Honda Odyssey goes up for sale on March 16, 2010 at O’Hare Honda in Des Plaines, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
In a sharp warning, safety regulators also noted that Honda may have known about the defect for days before formally reporting it, adding that the delay could raise concerns under federal laws governing the timely disclosure of safety issues.
“The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this problem for more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA,” the agency said.
“Please note that federal law requires this agency to be notified within five business days of any safety deficiencies and/or non-compliance determinations… This violation may result in significant civil penalties.”
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| HMC | HONDA MOTOR CO. LTD. | 24.26 | +0.10 |
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The official notification letters are expected to be distributed by the end of May 2026.
A stop-sell order has also been issued for affected units currently in the dealer’s inventory.
Customers with further questions can contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138.
A flag with the Honda logo is displayed on a brand new Honda car at Marin Honda on December 2, 2011 in San Rafael, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Drivers can also check if their car is affected by searching for their model number on NHTSA.gov.
