YearToAvoid

2010 Honda Odyssey Fuel System Problems

The 2010 Honda Odyssey has 23 fuel system complaints, 9% of its 255 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. NHTSA also lists related recall 14V112000 for the fuel pump strainer cover, with no permanent parts available at the time of the recall notice.

Fuel System complaints
23
9% of 255
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel tank or fuel pump leaks producing a strong fuel odor inside or near the vehicle, in some cases requiring both fuel pump and fuel tank replacement.
  • Fuel-related fires reported while driving, including one case where vibration and a burning smell preceded flames coming from the rear of the vehicle.
  • Loss of engine power while driving, including one report of the engine losing power at highway speed until the driver pumped the accelerator to restore it.
  • Rodent damage to a plastic fuel line on top of the fuel tank, causing a fuel odor that required dealer repair.
  • Delays completing the fuel system recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable, leaving some owners waiting an extended period.
  • Fuel tank leaking from the top when the tank is full and the vehicle is parked.

When 2010 Honda Odyssey fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2012, latest Aug 20, 2025.

2010 Honda Odyssey fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2012Sep 2014May 2016Jun 2017Mar 2020Aug 2022Aug 2025
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Aug 2025; peak Feb 2015 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Honda Odyssey

  1. NHTSA 14V112000Mar 14, 2014Fuel System886,815 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

    Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).

Fuel System complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201023 (9%)
  2. 20114 (2%)
  3. 201211 (4%)
  4. 201310 (5%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 20157 (3%)
  7. 201619 (7%)
  8. 20173 (8%)
  9. 2018106 (11%)
  10. 2019184 (19%)
  11. 202030 (6%)
  12. 20215 (4%)
  13. 20224 (3%)
  14. 20232 (2%)
  15. 20245 (5%)
  16. 202521 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists 23 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Odyssey, making up 9% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
Yes. Recall 14V112000, reported March 14, 2014, covers 2005-2010 Odyssey vehicles built between June 23, 2004 and September 4, 2010, for a fuel pump strainer cover that may deteriorate. At the time of the recall, permanent repair parts were not yet available and Honda offered an interim notice instead.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2010 Odyssey?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 80,000 miles for fuel system issues on the 2010 Odyssey.
Have there been fires linked to fuel system problems on the 2010 Odyssey?
NHTSA records 2 fires among the 2010 Odyssey's complaints overall, including at least one fuel system complaint describing a vehicle fire after a burning odor and vibration while driving.
How does the 2010 Odyssey compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
The 2010 Odyssey's fuel system share of 9% of complaints is higher than most nearby years, though the 2019 Odyssey shows a larger share at 19% of its complaints in this area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.