Inadvertent air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 honda odyssey vehicles manufactured february 13, 2002, to august 13, 2004, and 2003 acura mdx vehicles manufactured february 21, 2002, to september 23, 2003. due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Safety Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Honda dealers will replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit (srs ecu). the recall began on february 22, 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is jn6 (odyssey), and jn7 (mdx). note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-412. vehicles that had a noise filter installed as the remedy for that campaign need to have the srs ecu replaced under this campaign.
Similar Recalls
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FAQ: Recall 15V045000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V045000?
NHTSA recall 15V045000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on January 28, 2015. It addresses: Inadvertent air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 374,177 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V045000 or the manufacturer campaign number JP5, JP6. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.