The recall highlights a significant safety risk due to unexpected airbag deployment in nearly 40,000 Honda Odyssey minivans across Canada.
Affected model years include 2018 through 2022. Transport Canada reported that a software malfunction could cause side airbags or side curtain airbags to deploy unexpectedly.
This defect increases the likelihood of injury rather than preventing it. Owners will receive official notification by mail regarding the recall.
Repairs will be performed at no cost to the vehicle owner. Customers are advised to take their vehicles to an authorized Honda dealership for inspection and repairs.
The electronic control unit responsible for managing the airbag deployment may need to be updated or replaced. Honda confirmed that almost 40,000 minivans in Canada are affected by this issue.
Transport Canada stated, “On certain vehicles, under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the side airbag(s) and side curtain airbag(s) to inflate unexpectedly.” This situation is part of a broader trend of software-related recalls in the automotive industry.
As owners await communication from Honda, they should check their vehicle’s model year. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) ECU may require reprogramming or replacement.