2001 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Honda Odyssey recalls

Most common 2001 Honda Odyssey problems

Problem areas named in the 619 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	337
Structure	64
Suspension	51
Air Bags	43
Latches/Locks/Linkages	33
Engine And Engine Cooling	30
Electrical System	23
Vehicle Speed Control	17
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	16
Unknown Or Other	14

What owners report

2026-02-28, Air Bags
My driver seat belt keeps unlatching . It happens to often. I know there was a previous recall for it but everytime I look it up it doesn’t show on the website. I previously reported here I think last year. Also when shows as an error on the obd reader. As a failing seat belt system recall. My insurance company shows the driver air bag is recalled but again when I look it up here . You list no information about these recalls and it’s scary since both are critical.

2025-03-09, Seat Belts
Driver seat belt keeps releasing by itself. I put on my seat belt and then it pops open. I haven’t been in any accidents but it’s scares me that it can just release easily therefore no providing me with any protection. I have not taking it in to be reviewed but it has happened multiple times

2023-03-17, Air Bags
The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact had sustained a mild head injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2021-09-17, Suspension
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger’s side front and rear wheel bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the driver’s side while driving. The contact also stated while driving, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond causing a 3-feet stopping distance delay. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assi

2021-01-18, Air Bags
I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL20V-027 FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. IN OCT, 2020. I FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS BY CALLING LIBERTY HONDA IN HARTFORD, CT ON NOVEMBER 10TH AND WAS TOLD SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK. NO ONE DID. I CALLED AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 27TH AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THE NOTICE SAID I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT IF THEY DID NOT RESPOND IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME/60 DAYS. I SIMPLY WANT TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR.

2001 Honda Odyssey questions

Does the 2001 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Honda Odyssey: Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Odyssey?

Based on 619 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (337), Structure (64), Suspension (51).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Honda Odyssey has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.