Recall 18V664 affects 118 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles for an SRS control-unit defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 118 2019 Ridgeline, Odyssey, and Insight vehicles because a manufacturing error in the SRS control unit can keep the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners from deploying in a crash. If your VIN is included, a Honda dealer will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Supplemental Restraint System control unit on affected 2019 Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, and Insight vehicles is the computer for the air bag and seat belt pretensioner system. It reads crash sensor signals and, when the crash meets the deployment threshold, commands the air bags and pretensioners to fire. The pretensioners tighten the seat belts at the start of a crash so the restraints work together.
The problem happened while the supplier programmed the SRS unit. A bent ground pin on the flash programming station damaged the printed circuit board inside the unit. With that damage, the control unit can fail when it is needed, leaving the air bags or seat belt pretensioners without the command to deploy in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. Honda traced the suspect SRS units to specific manufacturing records and VINs, so a matching VIN matters more than model name alone.
Who's affected?
Covers three Honda nameplates from the 2019 model year, all tied to the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline | seat belt |
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline | air bag system |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | seat belt |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2019 Honda Insight | air bag system |
| 2019 Honda Insight | seat belt |
| 2019 Honda Insight | air bag system |
| Units affected | 118 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a faulty SRS unit can keep the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners from working as intended, increasing injury risk. The issue matters most during a collision, so schedule the recall repair soon and keep using seatbelts every trip. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, or Insight is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free SRS control unit replacement that fixes the air bag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V664 and Honda recall numbers B2R, C2P, and Z2Q when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete; the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners are the concern in a crash.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about the repair or scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the Supplemental Restraint System control unit covered by recall 18V664. The SRS unit controls air bag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment signals, so the repair replaces the suspect control unit with a corrected unit. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Honda says reimbursement for repairs before the owner notice is not offered because the new vehicle warranty would have provided this repair at no cost to the owner.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| September 27, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 28, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| September 28, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 5, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 5, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 8, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V664?
Recall 18V664 covers 118 2019 Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, and Insight vehicles with an SRS control unit manufacturing error. In a crash, the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. Honda dealers replace the SRS unit free of charge.
What should I do if my 2019 Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, or Insight is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V664. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the SRS unit replacement. Reference recall 18V664 and Honda recall numbers B2R, C2P, and Z2Q when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will replace the SRS unit free of charge. The recall repair is handled through franchised Honda dealers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced crash protection. If the SRS control unit has the manufacturing error, the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners can fail to work as intended during a crash. That increases the risk of injury for occupants.
When did Honda start this recall repair?
Honda began the recall repair on November 8, 2018. Since the remedy is available, an included vehicle can be scheduled with a franchised Honda dealer for the free SRS unit replacement. Honda customer service is listed at 1-888-234-2138.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V664000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V664 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V664000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - 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)
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