Recall 14V175 affects 24,889 2014 Honda Odyssey vehicles for a damaged passenger-side curtain air bag shorting terminal. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 24,889 2014 Odyssey minivans because an electrical shorting terminal in the passenger-side side curtain air bag can be damaged from assembly. If the terminal is damaged, the air bag can fail to deploy in a crash, increasing occupant injury risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger-side side curtain air bag in the 2014 Honda Odyssey is the air bag mounted along the side of the roof area. Its job is to help protect the passenger side of the cabin in a side impact. Before the air bag is installed, a small electrical connector called a shorting terminal keeps the circuit from triggering deployment during handling.
On affected Odyssey vehicles, that shorting terminal was damaged during assembly of the passenger-side side curtain air bag. Because the terminal is part of the air bag's electrical path, damage there leaves the air bag connector in the wrong condition after installation. The concern is not normal wear, it is an assembly damage issue inside the air bag system.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden inside the connector, so an owner is not expected to see, hear, or feel a change before the side curtain air bag is needed.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Honda Odyssey | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 24,889 |
Not every 2014 Honda Odyssey is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged shorting terminal can keep the passenger side side curtain air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair and drive with caution until the work is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Honda dealer and ask about the free shorting-coupler replacement for the passenger-side side curtain air bag connector.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V175 and Honda recall JE2 when you call.
- Ask Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 if the dealer needs help locating the recall repair.
- Drive with care until the repair is complete, since the passenger-side side curtain air bag can fail to deploy in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the damaged shorting pin with a new shorting coupler for the passenger side side curtain air bag circuit. Honda's filed remedy says this work is performed free of charge. Confirm scheduling with the Honda dealer before bringing in the vehicle. Once the repair is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under recall 14V175.
Timeline
| April 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V175?
Recall 14V175 covers 24,889 2014 Honda Odyssey vehicles with a passenger-side side curtain air bag connector that was damaged during assembly. If the shorting terminal is damaged, the air bag can fail to deploy in a crash, raising injury risk.
What should I do if my 2014 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 14V175. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the shorting pin replacement. Reference recall number 14V175 and Honda recall number JE2 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers replace the damaged shorting pin with a new shorting coupler free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my 2014 Honda Odyssey before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety concern is crash protection: if the passenger-side side curtain air bag connector is damaged, that air bag can fail to deploy when needed. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Honda Odyssey used?
The free repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Odyssey is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 14V175.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V175000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V175 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V175000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →