repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2023 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Odyssey, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Odyssey has problems
108 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
27Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
16Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Structure2 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
7Lane departure
7Visibility/wiper
5Steering
4Seat belts
2617 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 27 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 26 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 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
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Steering
Risk. Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
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.
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.
Best & worst years
2023 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
2023 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2023 Honda ODYSSEY MV 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2023 Honda Odyssey (approximately 38,000 miles) has an intermittent no-crank/no-start condition. Pressing the push-button start produces no crank at all; the engine only starts on exactly the fourth press, consistently. The battery was tested and is good. The condition worsened noticeably after…
My 2023 Honda Odyssey experienced a serious malfunction of the Auto Idle Stop system at approximately 32,987 miles. While stopped at a traffic light, the engine automatically shut off as designed but failed to restart when I attempted to move forward. This created a dangerous situation because my…
The infotainment screen will go blank and will no longer show the backup camera at all. The FAKRA recall was performed at the Honda dealership when I first purchased the car new. I did not have any significant issues until around July of 2026. First, the speakers will crackle with static noise,…
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