2020 Honda Odyssey Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2020 Honda Odyssey, 4% of its 470 total complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and 4 injuries reported. Three related airbag recalls exist, covering seat weight sensors and unintended side/curtain airbag deployment. Median mileage at failure is 68,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 20
- 4% of 470
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Side or side-curtain airbags deploy unexpectedly at highway speed with no collision, sometimes tied to a software error covered by recall 26V227000.
- Airbags deploy with excessive force after very low-speed contact, such as hitting a curb or pothole at around 12-15 mph.
- Front passenger airbag warning light stays on regardless of occupancy, linked by owners to the seat weight sensor issue named in recall 24V064000.
- SRS warning light illuminates without a crash, and dealers trace it to the SRS electronic control unit needing replacement under recall 26V227000.
- Owners report injuries, including skin abrasions and burns, from unexpected or overly forceful airbag deployment during minor impacts.
When 2020 Honda Odyssey airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2024, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2020 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 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
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 2020 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2020 Odyssey, which is 4% of the 470 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
- Yes, three recalls tied to airbags apply: 26V332000 and 24V064000 cover seat weight sensor replacement, and 26V227000 covers a software error that can cause side and side-curtain airbags to deploy unexpectedly.
- Did the 2020 Odyssey's airbag issues cause any injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 injuries and 2 crashes associated with the 20 airbag complaints for the 2020 Odyssey.
- At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2020 Odyssey?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2020 Odyssey is 68,000 miles.