NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 1,016 owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. It has 2 open investigations that name this model year.
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera, air bags, fuel system, latches, locks and linkages, and 6 more. Most-described problem: hesitation or slow acceleration (95 complaints, 9%). Most-reported area: electrical system (265 complaints, 26%; median mileage when it happened: 13,000).
One of the Odyssey years to avoid
The 2018 drew 176 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 70 for a typical Odyssey year (70 for a typical year since 2016): 2.4 times as many.
Years to avoid: 2018 and 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Year to avoid
16 safety recalls for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 325,588 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles.
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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 1,209,673 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 101 (controls and displays) · 607,786 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Fix: 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.
440,830 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fix: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.
Fix: 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.
1,258 vehicles.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
Fix: 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.
324,196 vehicles.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.
Fix: 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.
107,774 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Fix: 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.
448,613 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020CR-V,2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles.
Risk: If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.
Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection) · 3,927 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 135 (brakes) · 404 vehicles.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 135 (brakes) · 64,785 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles.
Risk: An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.
Fix: 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.
241,339 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Fix: 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.
248,999 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.
Risk: A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.
Fix: 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.
50,504 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 4 investigations that name the 2018 Honda Odyssey; 2 are still open. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
Engine failure
Preliminary evaluation PE25008Open since Aug 20, 2025
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: ODYSSEY. Component: Engine.
No restart after auto start/stop engages
Engineering analysis EA25004Open since Mar 26, 2025
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: ODYSSEY. Component: Engine and cooling (engine, crank/camshaft position sensor, engine control module (ecu/ECM), software, hard parts internal/mechanical).
Inadvertent deployment of side air bags
Preliminary evaluation PE25018Closed Jun 25, 2026 (opened Oct 28, 2025)
On October 28, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE25018 to investigate complaints of inadvertent deployment of the side curtain and/or side thorax air bags.
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 26V-227, listed above.
NHTSA listing: ODYSSEY. Component: Air bags (sensor, side impact, side/window).
Engine failure
Recall query RQ24013Closed Aug 20, 2025 (opened Nov 8, 2024)
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: ODYSSEY. Component: Engine.
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. A recall query is a review of whether a recall covered the right vehicles or whether its fix works. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
Owners have filed 1,016 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Odyssey. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Hesitation or slow acceleration95 · 9%
Median 80,000 miles at failure, from 26 reports with mileage
Stalling or shutting off92 · 9%
Median 52,000 miles at failure, from 25 reports with mileage
Driver-assist errors or blocked-sensor messages84 · 8%
Loss of power or limp mode73 · 7%
Median 60,000 miles at failure, from 22 reports with mileage
Several warning lights at once62 · 6%
Median 65,000 miles at failure, from 15 reports with mileage
Engine failure or replacement59 · 6%
Median 100,000 miles at failure, from 16 reports with mileage
Median 13,000 miles at failure, from 74 reports with mileage
Forward collision avoidance211 · 21%
Most named: adaptive cruise control (143); warnings (120)
Engine193 · 19%
Median 82,000 miles at failure, from 31 reports with mileage
Powertrain166 · 16%
Median 29,500 miles at failure, from 49 reports with mileage
Lane departure systems147 · 14%
Most named: assist (80); warning (75)
Body structure100 · 10%
Most named: body (96) · Median 7,800 miles at failure, from 31 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system82 · 8%
Unknown or other149 · 15%
Median 7,800 miles at failure, from 51 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Honda Odyssey recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2018 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Odyssey drew the most (176).
Owner complaints
2018: 1,016 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Honda Odyssey
Model year
Complaints
2010
255
2011
235
2012
246
2013
211
2014
310
2015
208
2016
272
2017
39
2018
1,016
2019
1,005
2020
494
2021
148
2022
144
2023
107
2024
132
2025
462
2026
64
Safety recalls
2018: 16 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Honda Odyssey
Model year
Recalls
2010
1
2011
5
2012
5
2013
6
2014
5
2015
6
2016
6
2017
2
2018
16
2019
20
2020
14
2021
8
2022
9
2023
5
2024
3
2025
2
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 1,016 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, the problems described most are hesitation or slow acceleration (95), stalling or shutting off (92), and driver-assist errors or blocked-sensor messages (84). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2018 Honda Odyssey earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 open investigations that name the 2018 Honda Odyssey: engine failure (PE25008, opened Aug 20, 2025) and no restart after auto start/stop engages (EA25004, opened Mar 26, 2025). It has closed 2 others. An investigation is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
How do I check if my Odyssey has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: ODYSSEY.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.