2019 HONDA ODYSSEY — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 923 complaints · 20 recalls
Most-reported system: FUEL SYSTEM (145 complaints · 15.7%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 15
  • Fires 7
  • Injuries 19
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FUEL SYSTEM appears in 145 of 923 owner complaints (15.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. FUEL SYSTEM: 145 complaints, 15.7% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 145 · 15.7% · 3 fire reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 110 complaints, 11.9% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 110 · 11.9% · 3 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 104 complaints, 11.3% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 104 · 11.3% · 1 crash reports LANE DEPARTURE: 102 complaints, 11.1% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 102 · 11.1% POWER TRAIN: 92 complaints, 10.0% of reports POWER TRAIN 92 · 10.0% ENGINE: 63 complaints, 6.8% of reports ENGINE 63 · 6.8% · 2 fire reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 43 complaints, 4.7% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 43 · 4.7% · 5 crash reports STRUCTURE: 41 complaints, 4.4% of reports STRUCTURE 41 · 4.4% AIR BAGS: 23 complaints, 2.5% of reports AIR BAGS 23 · 2.5% · 2 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 460 complaints, 49.8% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 460 · 49.8% · 5 crash reports 3 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FUEL SYSTEM 145 15.7% 0 crashes · 3 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 110 11.9% 3 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 104 11.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 102 11.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 92 10.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 63 6.8% 0 crashes · 2 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 43 4.7% 5 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 41 4.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 23 2.5% 2 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 460 49.8% 5 crashes · 3 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2018; the first recall shown was reported in Sep 2018. 2018-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2018-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2019-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2019-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2019-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2020-Q1: 20 owner reports 20 2020-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2020-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2020-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2021-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2021-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2021-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2021-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2022-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2022-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2022-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2023-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2023-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2023-Q3: 37 owner reports 37 2023-Q4: 22 owner reports 22 2024-Q1: 50 owner reports 50 2024-Q2: 59 owner reports 59 2024-Q3: 49 owner reports 49 2024-Q4: 59 owner reports 59 2025-Q1: 59 owner reports 59 2025-Q2: 57 owner reports 57 2025-Q3: 48 owner reports 48 2025-Q4: 68 owner reports 68 2026-Q1: 66 owner reports 66 2026-Q2: 74 owner reports 74 2026-Q3: 51 owner reports 51 Owner reports Jul 2018 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 18V664000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V664000 Recall campaign 18V777000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V777000 Recall campaign 18V795000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V795000 Recall campaign 19V213000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V213000 Recall campaign 19V298000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V298000 Recall campaign 19V299000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V299000 Recall campaign 20V066000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V066000 Recall campaign 20V437000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V437000 Recall campaign 20V438000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V438000 Recall campaign 20V439000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V439000 Recall campaign 20V440000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V440000 Recall campaign 21V010000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V010000 Recall campaign 21V215000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V215000 Recall campaign 23V158000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V158000 Recall campaign 23V431000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V431000 Recall campaign 23V751000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V751000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 26V227000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V227000 Recall campaign 26V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V332000 Recall campaign 26V423000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V423000 Investigation RQ24013 ● Investigation RQ24013 Investigation EA25004 ● Investigation EA25004 Investigation PE25008 ● Investigation PE25008 Investigation PE25018 ● Investigation PE25018
  • Campaign 18V795000 was reported 54 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V299000 was reported 106 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V066000 was reported 406 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V437000 was reported 681 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V010000 was reported 737 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V215000 was reported 807 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V158000 was reported 1,406 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V431000 was reported 906 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V751000 was reported 1,673 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V858000 was reported 1,805 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V227000 was reported 2,367 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V332000 was reported 2,409 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V423000 was reported 2,018 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2018-Q3 Owner reports 2
2018-Q4 Owner reports 4
2019-Q1 Owner reports 11
2019-Q2 Owner reports 10
2019-Q3 Owner reports 16
2019-Q4 Owner reports 18
2020-Q1 Owner reports 20
2020-Q2 Owner reports 8
2020-Q3 Owner reports 9
2020-Q4 Owner reports 13
2021-Q1 Owner reports 10
2021-Q2 Owner reports 11
2021-Q3 Owner reports 8
2021-Q4 Owner reports 5
2022-Q1 Owner reports 7
2022-Q2 Owner reports 15
2022-Q3 Owner reports 18
2022-Q4 Owner reports 12
2023-Q1 Owner reports 13
2023-Q2 Owner reports 14
2023-Q3 Owner reports 37
2023-Q4 Owner reports 22
2024-Q1 Owner reports 50
2024-Q2 Owner reports 59
2024-Q3 Owner reports 49
2024-Q4 Owner reports 59
2025-Q1 Owner reports 59
2025-Q2 Owner reports 57
2025-Q3 Owner reports 48
2025-Q4 Owner reports 68
2026-Q1 Owner reports 66
2026-Q2 Owner reports 74
2026-Q3 Owner reports 51
Recall campaign 1 18V664000
Recall campaign 1 18V777000
Recall campaign 1 18V795000
Recall campaign 1 19V213000
Recall campaign 1 19V298000
Recall campaign 1 19V299000
Recall campaign 1 20V066000
Recall campaign 1 20V437000
Recall campaign 1 20V438000
Recall campaign 1 20V439000
Recall campaign 1 20V440000
Recall campaign 1 21V010000
Recall campaign 1 21V215000
Recall campaign 1 23V158000
Recall campaign 1 23V431000
Recall campaign 1 23V751000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 26V227000
Recall campaign 1 26V332000
Recall campaign 1 26V423000
Defect investigation 1 RQ24013
Defect investigation 1 EA25004
Defect investigation 1 PE25008
Defect investigation 1 PE25018
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Safety Recalls (20)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V664000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V777000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V795000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V213000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
    Consequence:
    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 the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V298000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V299000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V066000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V437000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V438000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is W83.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V439000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V440000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V010000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy:
    Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V215000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V158000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V431000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V751000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
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  17. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V858000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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  18. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V227000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
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  19. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V332000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  20. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V423000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
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Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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