repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,009 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Odyssey, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 20 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-010 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Honda Odyssey has problems
1,009 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
245Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
225Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
173Lane departure
137Engine7 crash/fire/injury
130Power train1 crash/fire/injury
126Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
67Vehicle speed control
64Fuel system, gasoline
59Structure
18919 other systems18 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 245 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 225 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 173 | 0 |
| Engine | 137 | 7 |
| Power train | 130 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 126 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 67 | 6 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 64 | 1 |
| Structure | 59 | 3 |
| 19 other systems | 189 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
20 recalls
2019 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Antilock: wheel speed sensor
Risk. If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing…
repaired · 2020 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Forward collision avoidance
39 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,900 – $2,478
Electrical system
15 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,150 – $2,350
Fuel/propulsion system
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,525median
Middle half: $685 – $1,975
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Odyssey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2019 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Engine failureOpen
- Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air BagsLed to recall 26V-227
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The front camera sensor (monocular collision avoidance camera) for my 2019 Honda Odyssey is malfunctioning. And it is the wild common problem that Honda should be set up a recall. It become the safety hazard issue. I hereby ask that the NHTSA investigate this issue and order Honda to offer a…
Just starting the vehicle one morning all of these warnings appeared including adaptive cruise control problem, lane keeping assist problem, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation system problem and auto high beam problem. We replaced the 12V battery thinking that was the…
My 2019 Honda Odyssey, with approximately 93,947 miles, has developed an intermittent electronic braking and driver-assistance system malfunction. A yellow "Brake System" warning light appears on the dashboard, accompanied by warnings indicating that Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Collision…
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