NHTSA probes 583,600 Honda Pilot, Odyssey for safety faults
NHTSA opens probe into Honda Pilot and Odyssey safety systems
NHTSA probes 583,600 Honda Pilot, Odyssey for safety faults
NHTSA is investigating 583,600 Honda Pilot (2023–2024) and Odyssey (2018–2022) for faulty seat-belt sensors and unintended airbag deployments. No recall yet.
2025-10-31T08:24:46+03:00
2025-10-31T08:24:46+03:00
2025-10-31T08:24:46+03:00
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 583,600 Honda vehicles over potential safety system issues. The agency is looking into possible malfunctions of seat-belt sensors and unintended airbag deployments.The first probe covers 142,600 Honda Pilot crossovers from the 2023–2024 model years. According to the agency, the rear seat-belt system may incorrectly warn the driver that a passenger is unbuckled even when the belt is latched. Even a false alert can distract the driver and undermine confidence in safety reminders when they matter most.The second investigation concerns 441,000 Honda Odyssey minivans built from 2018 to 2022. Owners reported instances of side airbags deploying on their own while driving, including cases after hitting a pothole. NHTSA noted that such incidents create a risk of injury and loss of vehicle control. Uncommanded airbag deployment on the move is one of those failures that rattles drivers and passengers alike, especially in a family-focused model.No recall has been announced; the agency is assessing the scope and severity of the issue.
NHTSA is investigating 583,600 Honda Pilot (2023–2024) and Odyssey (2018–2022) for faulty seat-belt sensors and unintended airbag deployments. No recall yet.
Michael Powers, Editor
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 583,600 Honda vehicles over potential safety system issues. The agency is looking into possible malfunctions of seat-belt sensors and unintended airbag deployments.
The first probe covers 142,600 Honda Pilot crossovers from the 2023–2024 model years. According to the agency, the rear seat-belt system may incorrectly warn the driver that a passenger is unbuckled even when the belt is latched. Even a false alert can distract the driver and undermine confidence in safety reminders when they matter most.
The second investigation concerns 441,000 Honda Odyssey minivans built from 2018 to 2022. Owners reported instances of side airbags deploying on their own while driving, including cases after hitting a pothole. NHTSA noted that such incidents create a risk of injury and loss of vehicle control. Uncommanded airbag deployment on the move is one of those failures that rattles drivers and passengers alike, especially in a family-focused model.
No recall has been announced; the agency is assessing the scope and severity of the issue.
