2021 HONDA ODYSSEY — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 132 complaints · 8 recalls
Most-reported system: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24 complaints · 18.2%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 2
  • Fires 1
  • Injuries 4
  • Deaths 0
Compare with 2020 →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

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

Component Problem Distribution ELECTRICAL SYSTEM appears in 24 of 132 owner complaints (18.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 complaints, 18.2% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24 · 18.2% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 16 complaints, 12.1% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16 · 12.1% · 1 crash reports AIR BAGS: 15 complaints, 11.4% of reports AIR BAGS 15 · 11.4% ENGINE: 11 complaints, 8.3% of reports ENGINE 11 · 8.3% LANE DEPARTURE: 7 complaints, 5.3% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 7 · 5.3% · 1 crash reports BACK OVER PREVENTION: 5 complaints, 3.8% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 5 · 3.8% POWER TRAIN: 5 complaints, 3.8% of reports POWER TRAIN 5 · 3.8% VISIBILITY: 5 complaints, 3.8% of reports VISIBILITY 5 · 3.8% STRUCTURE: 4 complaints, 3.0% of reports STRUCTURE 4 · 3.0% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 62 complaints, 47.0% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 62 · 47.0% · 2 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

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

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24 18.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16 12.1% 1 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 15 11.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 11 8.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 7 5.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 5 3.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 5 3.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 5 3.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 4 3.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 62 47.0% 2 crashes · 1 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2021; the first recall shown was reported in Jan 2021. 2021-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2023-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2023-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2024-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2024-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2025-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2025-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2025-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2025-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2026-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2026-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2026-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 Owner reports Jan 2021 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 21V010000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V010000 Recall campaign 23V174000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V174000 Recall campaign 23V431000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V431000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 24V064000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V064000 Recall campaign 25V877000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V877000 Recall campaign 26V227000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V227000 Recall campaign 26V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V332000 Investigation EA25004 ● Investigation EA25004 Investigation PE25018 ● Investigation PE25018
  • Campaign 23V174000 was reported 601 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V431000 was reported 3 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V064000 was reported 902 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V877000 was reported 1,761 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V227000 was reported 1,700 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V332000 was reported 1,742 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2021-Q1 Owner reports 2
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 2
2022-Q1 Owner reports 2
2022-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 3
2022-Q4 Owner reports 2
2023-Q2 Owner reports 6
2023-Q3 Owner reports 6
2023-Q4 Owner reports 7
2024-Q1 Owner reports 5
2024-Q2 Owner reports 5
2024-Q3 Owner reports 8
2024-Q4 Owner reports 9
2025-Q1 Owner reports 13
2025-Q2 Owner reports 8
2025-Q3 Owner reports 14
2025-Q4 Owner reports 7
2026-Q1 Owner reports 8
2026-Q2 Owner reports 9
2026-Q3 Owner reports 12
Recall campaign 1 21V010000
Recall campaign 1 23V174000
Recall campaign 1 23V431000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 24V064000
Recall campaign 1 25V877000
Recall campaign 1 26V227000
Recall campaign 1 26V332000
Defect investigation 1 EA25004
Defect investigation 1 PE25018
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Safety Recalls (8)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V174000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V064000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V877000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
    Consequence:
    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety incident filters
Showing 0 of 132 complaints · page 1 of 6

No complaints match the current filters.
EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
Estimate unavailable

EPA fuel-economy data is unavailable for this vehicle.

No estimate is shown when required EPA values are unavailable.

 Open Ownership Cost Calculator →

Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

Read our complete data methodology → Sources