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2026 Honda Odyssey recalls & problems

The 2026 Honda Odyssey has 2 safety recalls and 61 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (26 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints61filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2026 Honda Odyssey in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsMay 21, 2026

Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

Recall 26V33200098,892 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobilityDec 17, 2025

Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

Recall 25V8770001,019 vehicles

Problem
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 HONDA ODYSSEY PV N/A FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk13.6%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 Honda Odyssey NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2026 Honda Odyssey NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Odyssey

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine26000—
Electrical systemAdas23101—
Unknown or other20101—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking17101—
Service brakes6101—
Lane departureBlind spot detection; Warning4000—
Fuel/propulsion system3003—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal2101—
Exterior lighting2000—
Air bags2101—
Visibility/wiper1000—
StructureBody1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.