CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Honda Odyssey has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (26 reports).
2026 Honda Odyssey recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit
Certain minivans equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints, made by Vantage Mobility, may have retractors that do not lock.
Most common 2026 Honda Odyssey problems
Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 26 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
The second row middle seat seatbelt is not suitable for a child in a booster or any standard size adult. Even a child in a booster, or an adult anywhere up to 5â8â the seatbelt is directly across the passengers neck. There is no way to adjust it.
For some reason, the car applies emergency breaking for no apparent reason. It has happened to me on multiple occasions usually when driving on the interstate, although it has happened on regular town roads, sometimes I feel like it. It might be sensing lines on the road as something it needs to break for although other times it appears to happen for no reason whatsoever. Emergency breaking when thereâs no reason to break can cause accidents.
I have a 2026 and for the past six months have had issues with the van restarting after the idle stop kicks in. The dealership was notified three different times about difficulty restarting. They were unable to âreproduce itâ even though it happened when the service clerk went to move it out of the service check in area and he told the mechanics. Then in August, the car died at a light and I was not able to shut the van off or restart for ~ 4-5 minutes. It then occurred again in early October where it died on the interstate (294 in Illinois) in traffic. The vehicle was brought to the dealership again where I was informed that they could not reproduce it, however, they checked the starter
I was driving on the freeway at the posted limit of 70mph. Visibility was clear, light traffic, with no vehicles in front for at least 20 car lengths. Suddenly and without warning the emergency braking system activated. On the dash the word âBRAKEâ appeared and the vehicle quickly slowed to 50 mph before resuming normal operation. The driver behind me seemed startled and had to swerve into the next lane to avoid rear ending my vehicle. This is obviously a serious problem.
The vehicle was slowing due to stopped traffic and the engine suddenly shut off (before the vehicle had come to a complete stop) and put itself into park. The vehicle could not be immediately restarted. The car was blocking traffic. After leaving the car off for approximately 10 minutes the car was able to restart.
2026 Honda Odyssey questions
Does the 2026 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Honda Odyssey: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Odyssey?
Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (26), Electrical System (23), Unknown Or Other (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.