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severe 82 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Of the 17 model years of Honda Odyssey we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 82.
Front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in, or loss of, frontal air bag deployment, which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of po
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2005?10 Odyssey Fuel Pump Module Leak Safety Recall Q&A
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must be inspected, and if necessary, repaired per S/B 14-015, Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Leak or Smell prior to sale.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners overwhelmingly describe intermittent or constant SRS warning light illumination on 2005 Odysseys with no clear cause. The light cycles on and off unpredictably, sometimes staying on for weeks, and often reappears after dealer attempts to fix it. Many owners state their VINs were excluded from Honda recall 05V344000 (issued August 2005 for airbag sensors/control modules) despite having identical symptoms to recalled vehicles. Dealers quote repairs ranging from $90 diagnostics to $550–$750+ for control module replacement, with some replacing seat belt buckles or wiring at high cost.
Safety failures also appear: owners report unintended airbag deployments at 30–45 mph with no impact or accident, causing burn injuries and trauma. Conversely, multiple owners describe crashes at 35–55 mph with heavy damage where airbags never deployed, resulting in occupant injuries including cracked sternums and head trauma. One rollover involved delayed passenger-side deployment and late side-airbag deployment during the event.
A specific defect emerges: placing child-weight objects on the front passenger seat disables that airbag and illuminates the warning light; the light persists and airbag remains disabled even after removing the object and a new passenger buckling up, requiring dealer reset. One owner also reports horn failure coinciding with airbag light and needing airbag system replacement to fix it.
Same Honda Odyssey airbags reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2007 · 2008
The SRS (supplemental restraint system) or airbag warning light comes on intermittently or stays on continuously, often with no apparent cause or accident history. Many owners report the light cycling on and off unpredictably, sometimes remaining lit for weeks or months. Owners state dealers often cannot diagnose the root cause or offer conflicting explanations.
When: Occurs typically between 44,000 and 180,000 miles; one owner reported the issue after 2 years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminates on dashboard and remains on intermittently or continuously; Light may cycle on and off without pattern; Light may appear after vehicle sits overnight; No actual airbag deployment or impact; vehicle may have never been in accident; Light reappears even after dealer service attempts
Repairs/costs cited: Owners cite dealer quotes ranging from $90 diagnostic fee to $550+ for system replacement; some dealers replaced seat belt buckles or wiring at no charge or high cost; SRS module replacement quoted over $750 in one case
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda initially stated 2005 model year was excluded from airbag recall 05V344000 despite owners having identical symptoms to recalled vehicles; some VINs stated as not included in recall; no recall covers the intermittent warning light issue across all 2005 models
The airbag control module, sensor, or related electrical components fail, triggering warning lights or rendering the airbag system inoperative. Owners report dealers diagnosing failed sensors, defective control modules, clock springs, harnesses, and passenger airbag shut-off modules—sometimes multiple parts in the same vehicle.
When: Failure mileage reported between 45,000 and 180,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminates; Vehicle displays airbag system malfunction message; Airbag system indicated as inoperative or disabled
Repairs/costs cited: Repairs involved replacing airbag sensors, control modules, clock springs, main front air bag harness, passenger air bag shut-off modules, and SRS check sensors; one vehicle had airbag sensor replaced per recall 05V344000 but light remained on afterward
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 05V344000 (Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module) issued August 1, 2005, but many 2005 Odyssey VINs stated as not included despite identical symptoms; some owners received initial recall notice but no follow-up letter
Airbags deploy while driving at normal speeds with no collision, impact, or activation trigger. Deployments occurred at speeds of 30–45 mph on normal driving with no accident involved. One case involved delayed deployment during a rollover followed by late-deploying side airbags.
When: Occurred at various mileages: 84,211 miles (rollover), 120,000 miles, 136,000 miles, 160,000 miles, and unspecified mileage at 40 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Curtain, driver side, passenger side, or side airbags deploy while vehicle is in motion and undamaged; No crash, impact, or loss of control preceding deployment; In one rollover case, passenger-side curtain airbag deployed after impact but driver-side and side airbags deployed late or with delay; One case reported driver side airbag re-deployed on passenger side
Repairs/costs cited: In the rollover case, occupant restraint control sensor and unit diagnosed as failed and needed replacement but vehicle was not repaired; other deployments were not diagnosed by dealers or not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: In rollover case, Honda stated VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) misuse was the cause of the accident and deflected airbag deployment timing issues; manufacturer did not acknowledge deployment defect as reported
Airbags fail to deploy in moderate to severe collisions where deployment would be expected. Multiple owners report crashes at 35–55 mph with frontal or rollover impacts, severe vehicle damage, and occupant injury but no airbag deployment.
When: Occurred at various accident speeds and mileages; one recorded at 140,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during frontal crash or rollover at 35–55 mph; Severe vehicle damage and occupant injuries (cracked sternums, head injuries, neck/shoulder trauma); No warning indicators of airbag system failure before crash; In rollover case, delayed deployment during and after impact, then late-deploying side airbags
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles were not repaired; in one case vehicle was totaled; crash-related injuries treated but vehicles not diagnosed for airbag failure cause
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response documented in these cases; in rollover, Honda redirected blame to driver error (VSA misuse)
Passenger-side airbag system disables and warning light illuminates when a child-weight object (school bag, groceries, box) is placed on the front passenger seat, even if no occupant is present. Light remains on after removing the weight and subsequent passenger boarding, requiring dealer reset.
When: Condition occurs intermittently when objects placed on front passenger seat
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger-side airbag disables when light weight (comparable to a child) placed on front passenger seat; SRS warning light illuminates on dashboard; Light remains illuminated after removal of weight; Airbag remains disabled even after new passenger sits and buckles seatbelt; Manual reset required at dealership
Repairs/costs cited: Requires dealer diagnostic and reset; no repair cost mentioned in narrative
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response or recall noted for this specific condition
Horn malfunction occurs concurrently with airbag warning light illumination. One case diagnosed as driver-side frontal airbag needing replacement to remedy horn failure, suggesting shared electrical or sensor circuit.
When: Failure mileage reported at 179,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Horn fails to function; Airbag warning light illuminates and remains illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Independent mechanic diagnosed driver-side frontal airbag replacement as the remedy; vehicle was not repaired and owner referred to NHTSA
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer not made aware of failure
Synthesized from 82 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 82 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Across the 67 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 84,000 and 133,000 miles, with the median around 108,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 84,000; a quarter make it past 133,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.