# Honda Odyssey airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 29 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (9) - **Related recalls:** 3 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Honda Odyssey (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (9). There are **3 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Honda Odyssey airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 207 | 0% | | 2016 | 1 | 271 | 0% | | 2018 | 6 | 1012 | 1% | | 2019 | 9 | 998 | 1% | | 2020 | 6 | 492 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 147 | 1% | | 2022 | 3 | 143 | 2% | | 2023 | 1 | 105 | 1% | | 2024 | 1 | 127 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Honda Odyssey recalls related to the airbag warning light **[26V332000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332000)** (2018-2026 models, reported 2026-05-22): 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. **[26V227000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V227000)** (2018-2022 models, reported 2026-04-10): 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. **[24V064000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V064000)** (2020-2022 models, reported 2024-02-01): 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. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Honda Odyssey owners report - "The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. While driving in a rainstorm, rainwater leaked into the vehicle from the driver's side sliding door. Additionally, the passenger's side sliding door was misaligned. The contact stated that the vehicle was a converted..." -- owner of a 2024 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2026 - "The airbag/SRS warning light suddenly came on while the vehicle was being driven normally. The vehicle has never been involved in a collision or accident. I have a diagnostic trouble code related to the airbag system. I contacted Honda's Recall Department and provided them with the diagnostic trouble code. Honda..." -- owner of a 2023 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2026 - "The contact stated that after the vehicle was modified with a new floor, suspension, seats, and wiring for a ramp, the airbag warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for BraunAbility where the failure was diagnosed as an airbag and seat belt sensor failure. The..." -- owner of a 2022 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2022 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Odyssey airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 3 related recalls (26V332000, 26V227000, 24V064000) covering 2018-2026 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda Odyssey years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Odyssey model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 9 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda Odyssey with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Honda Odyssey has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Honda Odyssey warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-odyssey): 9 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/honda-odyssey): 45 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-odyssey): 176 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-odyssey): 198 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-odyssey): 42 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-odyssey): 44 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-odyssey): 13 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Honda Odyssey - [Honda Odyssey specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-odyssey) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-odyssey Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.