Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly (26V227000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly (26V227000). Its units affected of 440,830 is top-decile (98th percentile of 871 records). Dated 209 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 55/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
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units affected: 440,830 · 98th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 827.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Subject | Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly |
| NHTSA ID | 26V227000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | UNW |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 440830 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 98th of 871 (median 533, 827.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-04-09
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)'s units affected: 98th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
55 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 440,830 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 26V227000: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly, 440,830 units.
How does Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 440,830 is 827.1x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 209 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | Vehicle | 440,830 | 98th | 2026-04-09 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 419,035 | 97th | 2026-05-21 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 293,264 | 96th | 2026-03-26 |
| Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | Vehicle | 250,857 | 95th | 2026-06-12 |
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