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2019 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

93/100

#2 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years

The 2019 Honda Odyssey has 966 NHTSA complaints, 20 recalls, and a complaint index of 93, making it the 2nd-worst year of 16 Odyssey model years. Top issues are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (25%) and Electrical System (23%) problems.

Complaints
966
Recalls
20
Crashes / fires
16 / 7
Injuries / deaths
19 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 28 hwy

Top 2019 Honda Odyssey problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras244 (25%)
  2. Electrical System224 (23%)
  3. Engine188 (19%)
  4. Fuel System184 (19%)
  5. Lane Departure159 (16%)
  6. Other145 (15%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain126 (13%)
  8. Structure & Body68 (7%)
  9. Brakes54 (6%)
  10. Airbags30 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the engine catching fire shortly after arriving somewhere, with smoke from the hood preceding flames.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a rear-end collision and a crash into a tree on an icy road.
  • Some owners describe unintended acceleration while backing up, including one case that crashed through a fence and another that hit a wall.
  • Brake pedals reportedly went to the floor without stopping the vehicle, including one incident on a sloped street.
  • Backup camera images reportedly froze or went blank while reversing, contributing to a minor accident.
  • Airbags reportedly deployed unexpectedly while driving over a pothole, accompanied by unknown warning lights and stalling.
2019 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per quarter1482018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q22023 Q32024 Q42026 Q1
1467 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (148).

2019 Honda Odyssey recalls

20 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V423000Jul 1, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras325,588 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. 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."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 26V227000Apr 9, 2026Airbags440,830 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: 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.

See all 20 recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey →

2019 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Odyssey years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best039222
2018Avoid879901622
2019Avoid939662022
2020Avoid804701422
2021Best7141822

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Odyssey reliable?
NHTSA data shows 966 complaints and a complaint index of 93 for the 2019 Odyssey, the 2nd-highest among 16 model years, earning an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other Odyssey years.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 25% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 23% and Engine issues at 19%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
Does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 20 recalls for the 2019 Odyssey, covering areas including airbags, fuel system, engine, seat belts, and rearview cameras. None are do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do 2019 Odyssey problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 20,105 miles, though specific areas vary: Electrical System issues appear around 11,244 miles and Fuel System issues around 76,000 miles.
How does the 2019 Odyssey compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 93, the 2019 Odyssey ranks 2nd worst of 16 model years tracked, behind only 2025 (index 100), while years like 2015, 2017, and 2021 rank as 'Best'.

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.