repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2026 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2026 Honda Odyssey, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Honda Odyssey has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Engine
23Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Lane departure
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Exterior lighting
2Air bags
2Vehicle speed control
54 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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.
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
2026 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
2026 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2026 HONDA ODYSSEY PV N/A 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
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The auto idle stop function is failing. This has happened multiple times. Here is what usually occurs: When I apply the break at an intersection, the engine turns off, as it is supposed to. When I lift the brake again, the car does not restart, and it looks as though the entire engine is flooded.…
The vehicle was slowing due to stopped traffic and the engine suddenly shut off (before the vehicle had come to a complete stop) and put itself into park. The vehicle could not be immediately restarted. The car was blocking traffic. After leaving the car off for approximately 10 minutes the car was…
When the car is shutting by every red light and you start driving again, the engine will not start. The car will shut off completely.
Own a 2026 Odyssey?
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