The 2002 Honda Odyssey has 8 recalls, all involving the frontal airbags, with the most serious risk being that both the driver and passenger airbag inflators can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
All eight recalls center on the Takata airbag inflator defect. On both the driver and passenger sides, the inflator propellant can degrade over time, particularly in vehicles exposed to high heat and humidity, causing the inflator to explode with far more force than intended and scatter metal shrapnel toward occupants. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for the same underlying problem. There is also a related concern on the passenger side: if the front passenger airbag was replaced at some point, it may have been installed incorrectly and could deploy improperly in a crash, raising the risk of injury even without an inflator rupture.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Heat, humidity, and temperature swings can degrade the passenger airbag's propellant over time. This may cause the airbag to deploy with excessive force, potentially sending fragments toward occupants and damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The airbag inflator will be replaced to restore proper function and safe deployment force.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the passenger side front air bag inflator, causing it to rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may rupture due to moisture and manufacturing variations that develop over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
