2015 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite, VIN [XXX]. Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision on XXX. The driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. During the impact, I was thrown forward and struck the steering wheel. Additionally, a side/sliding door opened during the collision. The door was closed before the collision. I am concerned about possible failures of the supplemental restraint system and door-latching system. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2015 Honda Odyssey airbags problems
13 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 35,400. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 35,400
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Honda Odyssey airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Honda Odyssey airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition requested an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contended that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleged that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. An air bag is a supplemental vehicle occupant restraint system that deploys a cushion designed to inflate in milliseconds during a collision. The cushion prevents vehicle occupants from striking hard interior surfaces and, in some cases, exterior surfaces. Air bags are designed to work in conjunction with seat belts, the primary occupant restraint system. Seat belts restrain occupants keeping them in place for the air bag to provide proper protection and to mitigate injury from air bag deployment. An air bag system consists of an air bag cushion, an inflator module, an air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and impact sensors. When a crash begins, impact sensors located on the vehicle exterior begin to measure impact severity. If a crash is severe enough, the sensors send a signal to the system’s ECU, which then signals the inflator to fill the air bag. ODI reviewed 9 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs), one Early Warning Reporting (EWR) Death & Injury (D&I) report, and several TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation) Field Reports alleging inadvertent air bag deployment in the Subject Vehicles. Several complaints allege that the inadvertent deployment of air bags occurred while traveling over potholes, road debris, or during minor curb strikes. All the complaints allege that there was no warning prior to the inadvertent deployment. In general, different types of air bags are designed for different types of impacts. For instance, frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy during frontal impacts; side curtain air bags are generally designed to deploy both during rollovers and impacts to the sides of the vehicle; and side thorax air bags are generally designed to deploy during impacts to the sides of the vehicle. While these are broad categories of crash scenarios, the specific conditions under which deployment is intended are multifaceted and dependent on complex algorithms. Differences in particular variables can make a deployment an intended part of the design in one scenario and not in another similar scenario. Although the reports described above all contain allegations of inadvertent deployment, the conditions under which those reported deployments occurred differ widely. The reports ranged different types of air bags, different combinations of air bags, and different driving scenarios preceding the deployment. Based on the data available to ODI, there is no clear pattern or factor to prompt the alleged inadvertent deployments. Thus, ODI’s review did not identify a trend of a vehicle defect regarding any type of air bag in the Subject Vehicles. Moreover, ODI did not identify any reports of inadvertent air bag deployment that resulted in a loss of vehicle control. ODI is likewise not aware of any crashes or severe injuries involving the Subject Vehicles that resulted from inadvertent deployment of the air bags. ODI recognizes that inadvertent air bag deployments can create dangerous safety hazards. For instance, an inadvertent deployment can surprise a driver, leading to a loss of vehicle control; or if an inadvertent deployment occurs when an occupant is out of position, the force of the deployment may injure the occupant. Inadvertent deployments have been the basis for past the federal safety agency recalls and investigations. Here, the Petition cites one such recall: Recall 26V‑227, which concerns inadvertent deployment of the side curtain and thoracic air bags in MY 2018 to 2022 Honda Odyssey vehicles (the “Recalled Vehicles”) due to the air bag ECU containing incorrect deployment parameters. Although this recall involved Honda Odyssey vehicles in adjacent model years to the Odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this Petition, ODI understands certain key differences to exist between the two groups of Odyssey models. Honda introduced a new generation of the Odyssey line in 2018. This new generation involved a large-scale redesign and a new vehicle platform compared to the previous model years. As a result, the vehicles covered by the Petition differ from the recalled vehicles in many characteristics, including physical dimensions, engines, transmissions, and air bag ECU algorithms. Given these differences, ODI’s review has not identified evidence that the reports of inadvertent deployment in the Odyssey models covered by the Petition correlate to Recall 26V‑227. After thoroughly assessing the material submitted by the Petitioner, consumer complaint information in the federal safety agency’s databases, and other relevant information already in possession of the Agency, the federal safety agency has not found sufficient evidence to indicate that a trend of inadvertent air bag deployments as alleged by the Petitioner is likely to present a safety related defect that would warrant a formal investigation. After full consideration of the available information the Petition is denied. A denial report will be posted in the Federal Register. The closing of the Petition does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety related defect does not exist, and the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. The Petition can be viewed at under ODI Number 11744118.
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What 2015 Honda Odyssey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's fiancé was driving 30 MPH with the contact seated in the passenger's seat, the passenger's side air bag deployed without impact. The contact sustained injuries to the right arm and neck. Medical attention was provided. The air bag warning light was not illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 221,092.
I drove very slowly over a speed bump by my local public high school and my airbags deployed. My hand was burnt from the airbag, my insurer gave me 14K + to repair the car, but that was not enough and so I took the money and bought a different car. furthermore because of this , my insurer increased significantly my monthly premium. My young children were in the car and were terrified. My insurer also only paid for a certain amount of days with the rental car, and I had to pay out-of-pocket for the other days.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact's stated while her husband was driving 25-30 MPH, occupied with her their two children, he was attempting to make a right turn and he got distracted due to a medical emergency with one of the daughter 's having a seizure in the right rear driver side of the vehicle and then the vehicle collided with the curb causing the vehicle to crash into a mailbox, two trees and a light pole. The contact stated that no air bags deployed in the vehicle. The contact stated no injuries. No medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to contact residence and the next day will be towed to a collision center. The contact stated that the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her there were no recalls on her vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 178,581.
All cars slow down on the on the highway at construction area due to some debris flow. I slow down immediately. after that my seatbelt belt not retracting (stop working) and Air Bag sign was displayed. I took the car to the dealer and also contact HONDA (Corporate) by Live chat. Honda Corporate mentioned the following warranty is part of the Seat Belt, SRS system, and Airbag. As per the Honda warranty, all repairs must be complete without any charges. But I got the attached invoice(Cost of repair) to Fix the issue with the SRS system, Seat Belt, and Air Bag issue. According to the Honda warranty App parts and Labour must include I opened a claim with Honda (Case [XXX]) but so far I didn't hear from them. As per my understanding Safety issue related to my car must be fixed without any Charge. Also, Dealer must communicate with HONDA. So far I open a claim with insurance but not required because Honda must take care of or look at the Seat belt/Air Bag/SRS system. As per my understanding Issue with SRS system and AirBag are related with seat belt (Part of on function) See attached diagnosis Report from Honda Dealer. continues for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Warranty Coverage Honda will, at its option, repair or replace any Honda seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. This includes all parts and labor charges. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, another vehicle lost control and impacted the contacts vehicle which resulted in deployment of air bags; with the exception of driver side curtain airbag. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was determined to be a total loss. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Takata recall the seats are not stable while driving. Mosty turning on a highway. Air bag sign showing off during driving.
My wife's honda odyssey, while crossing/turning a city road at a low speed, was hit (obvious from approximately 90 degree angle) near the front by a volkswagon beetle turbo moving at 35 miles or less per hour. Apparently, all the front airbags (the driver and passenger side all airbags) of the odyssey were apparently explosively deployed destroying almost the entire front upper inside of the vehicle. We suspect the airbags (we do not know but they might be faulty takara airbags) might have prematurely deployed given the low speeds of the vehicles before the crash and minimal visible body damages. After the accident, volkswagon was perfectly driveable with very minimum visible damage to its front and was driven away without doubt. Please investigate whether the odyssey air bags or any other manufacturing defects were at play during this accident. The odyssey is currently at a bodyshop in virginia beach, va. Insurance agency has decided to total the vehicle apparently principally due to extensive cost of replacing all the airbags and related damages. I am the owner of the odyssey. Attached are two photos. Your prompt response and action will be highly appreciated.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 honda odyssey. While driving 40 MPH, a deer appeared in the roadway. To avoid hitting the deer, the contact swerved to the right, drove off the roadway, and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 35,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda odyssey. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the front driver side curtain and driver seat air bags erroneously deployed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Questions about the 2015 Honda Odyssey airbags
Does the 2015 Honda Odyssey have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Honda Odyssey, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Odyssey airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 35,400 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda Odyssey airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Odyssey have bad airbags?
The Honda Odyssey model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (131 complaints), 2004 (111 complaints) and 2002 (99 complaints).
Other 2015 Honda Odyssey problems
Engine 55Transmission 41Electrical 28Body 25Seats 16Brakes 11Fuel system 7Visibility 7Steering 6Suspension 6Wheels 6Acceleration 5Driver assistance 5Lights 5Seat belts 5Locks 3Tires 2
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