2026 Honda Odyssey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Odyssey years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 30th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Odyssey. That ranks 30th out of 32 Odyssey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (19 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 48owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Honda Odyssey problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 35% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 33% | 10,503 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 10% | 6,338 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 8% | 6 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 6,338 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 6,338 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Honda Odyssey recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Problem: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I drove over a manhole cover on an unevenly paved street and my side curtain airbags blew. It did not blow fully but enough to lock up my seatbelt.
Three times in the past two months my car has failed to switch out of auto idle stop to drive when at a stop sign or light. A warning appeared all three tomes and I could not switch out of park. I had to restart the car, which took longer than usual to restart, and then out it back into drive.
I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I stepped on the gas pedal to proceed forward. The vehicle suddenly stopped and shifted into Park on its own. The emergency brake light also came on, and the vehicle would not move. I attempted several times to shift the vehicle back into…
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the auto-start failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the engine shut off, but while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights…
The auto stop- start has failed at least 4 times since purchasing in april. First, i was waiting for traffic on a busy 4-lane highway. A spot opened; i went pedal to metal, rolled across the white line with a dead car, lots of horns, but no impact; was able to restart after about 1minute. Another…
Other Honda Odyssey years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 2 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 417 | 2 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 117 | 3 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 102 | 5 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 138 | 9 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 146 | 8 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 481 | 14 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 984 | 20 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 1,000 | 16 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 206 | 6 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 310 | 5 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 210 | 6 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 245 | 5 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 235 | 5 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 255 | 1 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 198 | 3 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 499 | 4 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 830 | 4 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 703 | 3 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 830 | 8 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 585 | 13 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 914 | 15 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 960 | 10 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 619 | 1 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 675 | 6 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 518 | 9 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 73 | 3 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 20 | 2 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 70 | 0 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Honda Odyssey?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Honda Odyssey a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Odyssey model years, the 2026 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.