2019 Honda Odyssey Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 30 airbag complaints for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, 3% of its 966 total complaints for the year. These complaints link to 5 crashes and 7 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 78,500 miles. Three related recalls cover SRS control unit defects and unexpected airbag deployment.
- Airbags complaints
- 30
- 3% of 966
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 78,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during crashes, including deer strikes, tree collisions on icy roads, and rear-end impacts at highway speed.
- Side curtain and passenger airbags deploy spontaneously after driving over potholes, with no crash occurring.
- Driver or passenger airbags deploy without any impact while refueling or driving at normal highway speeds.
- The 'Airbag System (SRS) Problem' warning light recurs repeatedly even after module, airbag, or wiring replacement.
- Owners report knee airbags deploying while steering wheel and dash airbags stay inactive during animal-strike collisions.
When 2019 Honda Odyssey airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 16, 2019, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2019 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.
- NHTSA 18V664000Sep 27, 2018Airbags118 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
Airbags complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 30 airbag complaints for the 2019 Odyssey, which is 3% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 18V664000 for an SRS control unit manufacturing error, campaign 26V227000 for a software error causing unexpected side airbag deployment, and campaign 26V332000 for seat weight sensor replacement.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2019 Odyssey?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 78,500 miles.
- Have the 2019 Odyssey's airbag issues caused injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to this airbag issue records 5 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Do airbags fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly on the 2019 Odyssey?
- Both patterns appear in NHTSA complaints: some owners report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, while others report airbags deploying spontaneously after hitting potholes with no collision.