Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Honda Odyssey

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 724 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V027000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
875,966
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission19197,000 mi
Power train138118,000 mi
Structure: body: door4635,000 mi
Air bags40138,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2440,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2278,625 mi
Suspension: front2186,000 mi
Electrical system1999,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1599,871 mi
Unknown or other14112,550 mi
Engine and engine cooling1383,300 mi
Seat belts1084,494 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1075,137 mi
Engine9150,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine870,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages895,000 mi
Seats750,000 mi
Equipment612,000 mi
Structure: body6113,048 mi
Suspension682,540 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system598,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline488,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly449,432 mi
Steering453,827 mi
Structure491,470 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments410,000 mi
Tires438,900 mi
Air bags: frontal375,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3197,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls347,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner21,064 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Fuel/propulsion system2146,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2102,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly283,640 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes2138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor212,000 mi
Structure: frame and members277,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2105,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing249,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear252,453 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels2150,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module175,000 mi
Child seat1—
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator126,050 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor177,234 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch11,064 mi
Power train: driveline127,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other162,500 mi
Service brakes, electric1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light135,597 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar11,064 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Traction control system1—
Visibility1207,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core11,064 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.