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2018 Honda Odyssey Airbags Problems

15 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
4
Crashes
Feb 2025Dec 2018
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2025

Incident Timeline – Spontaneous Airbag Deployment Date: July 22, 2025 Vehicle: 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L Registered Owner: [XXX] Driver at Time of Incident: [XXX] Location of Incident: [XXX] (just before the daycare) Primary Dealership Contact: Jasmine – Sons Honda Service Department Contacts [XXX] : Work: [XXX] Secondary number Personal phone: [XXX] Email: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Email: ⸻ ~2:27 PM – 2:32 PM – Airbag Deployment •While driving on [XXX] , just prior to reaching the daycare, all airbags deployed spontaneously.

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NHTSA #: 11677666
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2025

While driving my 2018 Honda Odyssey at approximately 35-40 MPH on a regular city road, the passenger-side front airbag deployed suddenly and without any impact or external trigger. The road was clear, traffic was light, and no collision occurred before, during, or after the event.

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NHTSA #: 11660443
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2025

During a side impact accident to the driver's side door, the SRS airbag system did not deploy the airbags. Driver ended up hitting their head and shoulder on the door frame. Police report does exist for the accident and there was no recall on this part for this vehicle but for the next model year, there was a recall for the SRS control system for a few vehicles.

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NHTSA #: 11657433
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2025

During a normal drive on city road, the right side airbag and copilot passenger seat airbag both activate with no collision or agitation of the vehicle. Vehicle was sent to dealership for inspection; data transmitted to Honda USA. Honda USA replied that it is normal for airbag to activate even if there is no collision; Honda said even a speed bump could activate the airbag.

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NHTSA #: 11648628
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2025

While driving certainly Air bag SRS problem information came up on the dashboard and never went away during my four hours of driving. I know this is a safety issue and so many accident happened before for failure of the air bags and people died. I though I should inform to NHTSA about this safety issue.

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NHTSA #: 11644287
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2025

The airbag system malfunctioned, causing the airbags to deploy unexpectedly while driving. The vehicle is currently at the Honda dealer for repairs and the airbags, as well as related components, are available for inspection upon request. The unexpected deployment of the airbags posed a significant safety risk.

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NHTSA #: 11641846
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s and rear passenger’s side air bags deployed without a crash or an impact. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat and rear passenger’s seat were damaged due to the air bags deploying.

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NHTSA #: 11597187
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passenger’s side air bags deployed without warning or a crash. The contact was able to pull over safely.

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NHTSA #: 11472900
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2021

My husband was driving our 2018 Honda Odyssey Van when he hit a deer and the airbags came out and my hearing was permanently damaged. I had taken a hearing test during the year before the accident and have hearing results after the accident. I have been told by two specialists that nothing can be done to repair the damage to my ears.

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NHTSA #: 11438973
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2019

The driver's side airbag, the driver's side curtain airbag, the passenger's side airbag, and the passenger's side curtain airbag (a total of 4 airbags) of the 2018 honda odyssey lx unnecessarily and dangerously deployed in a rear-end collision that did not did not cause side displacement or rollover of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11232980
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2019

The right side airbags and curtain airbags deployed for no reason while my family was driving.

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NHTSA #: 11208252
mediumAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

See service Honda Service Bulletin 20-100 Dated 2-11-2021.The fuel Injectors part Number 16010 (6EA) has failed and my dashboard display , displays most of the sensors that means there is an actual problem, or a false reading. As a Honda owner, I cannot determine if it is an actual fault or a false reading.

NHTSA #: 11576397
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2021

The air bag light came up on 7/13/21 because according to the owner’s manual this is a warning and it can be a tragically event. I was afraid that if an incident happened my family would be in danger. I took the van to the Honda dealer it has 59,000 miles and I was told the I need to replace passenger seat weight sensor assembly (seat rail with sensor) part #81201-THR-A01.

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NHTSA #: 11425749
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2024

was driving in a rainstorm, a storm drain cap was pushed up and popped rear passenger tire. set off ALL passenger side airbags. I have a police report, numerous photos and videos.

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NHTSA #: 11598283
lowAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2018

"takata recall" second: upon closing the rear sliding doors they became stuck in an open position. It took stopping and physically closing them to ensure they would close and lock. Upon research honda has a recall for this brand new van for the sliding doors as well but failed to mention it during our recent service and complaint.

NHTSA #: 11156523

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