Recall 15V563 affects 37 2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles with incorrect passenger air bag modules. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 37 2003 Odyssey minivans because they were built with incorrect air bag modules that do not meet occupant crash protection requirements. In a crash, the wrong modules increase the risk of occupant injury, and Honda dealers will replace them free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag module in the 2003 Honda Odyssey is part of the restraint system for the front passenger. In a qualifying crash, the module works with sensors and the seat belt system so the passenger air bag deploys as designed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
On the recalled Odysseys, Honda found that the wrong air bag modules were installed at the factory. The supplier installed 2002 model year parts into 2003 model year modules, so the vehicle does not match the required 2003 occupant crash protection setup. That is why NHTSA campaign 15V563 is a noncompliance recall, not a wear-and-tear repair.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag system does not give the driver a reliable visible clue that the wrong passenger module was installed.
Who's affected?
| 2003 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 37 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2003 Honda Odyssey is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Passenger frontal air bags that do not meet safety requirements increase the risk of occupant injury in a crash. Keep using seat belts and schedule the recall repair soon, especially before carrying a passenger in the front seat. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag module replacement that corrects the incorrect module installed at the factory.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V563 and Honda recall JU0 when you call.
- Complete the repair before relying on the front passenger air bag for crash protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag module with the correct recall part. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. This work addresses the incorrect passenger air bag module installed on the affected 2003 Odyssey vehicles, so the restraint system matches the required occupant crash protection specification after the repair is complete.
Timeline
| September 4, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 4, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| October 6, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 27, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V563?
Recall 15V563 covers 37 2003 Honda Odyssey vans built with the incorrect passenger frontal air bag module. The module does not meet occupant crash protection requirements, increasing injury risk in a crash. Honda dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2003 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2003 Honda Odyssey is included in recall 15V563. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the passenger frontal air bag module replacement. Reference Honda recall number JU0 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the recalled defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag module free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced occupant protection in a crash. The affected Odyssey vans were built with passenger frontal air bag modules that do not meet the required safety standard, increasing the risk of occupant injury during a crash.
What if I bought the Honda Odyssey used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this 2003 Honda Odyssey is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 15V563 or Honda recall number JU0.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V563000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V563 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V563000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →