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2014 Honda Odyssey airbags problems
severe
Owners of the 2014 Honda Odyssey have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 69,752 miles at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Q1 28kmed 70kQ3 166kn=8
Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Honda Odyssey, by model year
Of the 9 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Honda Odyssey,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 150,000+ mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
1 (100%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013
If the shorting terminal is damaged, the passenger-side side curtain air bag may fail to deploy thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the damaged shorting pin with a new shorting coupler, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JE2.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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.
Service BulletinDLR MSG - SafetyApr 2014
Dealer message - On April 4, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2014 Odyssey vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired prior to sale per S/B 14-020, Safety Recall: 2014 Odyssey Right (Passenger?s) Side Curtain Airbag.
HONDA: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SHORTING TERMINAL THAT WAS DAMAGE, DURING ASSEMBLY, WILL PREVENT CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. MODEL 2014 ODYSSEY.
HONDA: AT TIME OF PRODUCTION, RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SHORTING TERMINAL WAS DAMAGED AND WILL PREVENT SIDE AIRBAG CURTAIN FROM DEPLOYING AT TIME OF COLLISION. MODEL 2014 ODYSSEY.
Dealer message - On April 4, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2014 Odyssey vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-020, Safety Recall: 2014 Odyssey Right (Passenger?s) Side Curtain Airbag prior to sale.
Service bulletin - During assembly, the shorting terminal for the right (passenger?s) side curtain airbag may have been damaged, which could prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying in the event of a collision.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting
1 most recent
airbags · 278,000 mi
· filed 12/04/2017
Takata inflators
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 28,000 and 165,932 miles, with the median around 69,752. A quarter of owners report trouble before 28,000; a quarter make it past 165,932. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
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.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/Odyssey.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.