Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey airbag system reliable?

NHTSA has logged 25 airbag complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, about 3% of all complaints filed for that model year, with 5 crashes and 6 injuries reported.

Does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have an airbag recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 26V227000 for a software error that can cause side and side curtain airbags to deploy unexpectedly, and campaign 26V332000 covering replacement of seat weight sensors.

What mileage do airbag problems typically show up at?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2018 Odyssey is 80,000 miles.

What kind of airbag failures do owners report?

Owners describe airbags deploying without any crash, often after hitting a pothole, as well as multiple airbags deploying together in low-speed collisions, and in one case an airbag failing to deploy during an actual side-impact crash.

2018 Honda Odyssey Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, 3% of its 990 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 6 injuries reported. Two related recalls exist, including one for unexpected side and side curtain airbag deployment caused by a software error.

Airbags complaints: 25; 3% of 990
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Side and side curtain airbags deploy unexpectedly while driving over potholes or minor road irregularities, with no collision involved.
Passenger-side or rear passenger-side airbags deploy on their own during normal driving at moderate speeds, with no impact detected.
Multiple airbags (driver, passenger, and curtain airbags) deploy simultaneously in low-severity collisions, such as rear-end hits, that owners say should not have triggered deployment.
Airbag warning light illuminates and dealers trace the issue to the passenger seat weight sensor assembly needing replacement.
In at least one case, the SRS airbag system failed to deploy during an actual side-impact crash, leaving the driver to hit their head and shoulder on the door frame.

When 2018 Honda Odyssey airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2018, latest Sep 4, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2018 Honda Odyssey

NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 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.
NHTSA 26V227000Apr 9, 2026Airbags440,830 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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 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.

Airbags complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (4%)
201111 (5%)
201210 (4%)
201314 (7%)
20149 (3%)
201513 (6%)
201610 (4%)
20172 (5%)
201825 (3%)
201930 (3%)
202020 (4%)
202116 (11%)
202210 (7%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey airbag system reliable?: NHTSA has logged 25 airbag complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, about 3% of all complaints filed for that model year, with 5 crashes and 6 injuries reported.
Does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have an airbag recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 26V227000 for a software error that can cause side and side curtain airbags to deploy unexpectedly, and campaign 26V332000 covering replacement of seat weight sensors.
What mileage do airbag problems typically show up at?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2018 Odyssey is 80,000 miles.
What kind of airbag failures do owners report?: Owners describe airbags deploying without any crash, often after hitting a pothole, as well as multiple airbags deploying together in low-speed collisions, and in one case an airbag failing to deploy during an actual side-impact crash.