2019 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Honda Odyssey ranks 2nd worst of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 95, 966 complaints, and 20 recall campaigns. It earns an Avoid verdict due to widespread reports of unintended acceleration, backup camera failures, and engine fires.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 966
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 20
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 16
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 19
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 0
Top 2019 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras244 (25%)
- Electrical System224 (23%)
- Engine188 (19%)
- Fuel System184 (19%)
- Lane Departure159 (16%)
- Other145 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain126 (13%)
- Structure & Body68 (7%)
- Brakes54 (6%)
- Airbags30 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while backing up or parking, sometimes causing crashes into walls or fences.
- Backup camera images freeze, go blank, or fail to display, contributing to low-speed collisions.
- Some vehicles experienced engine compartment smoke followed by fire while driving at low speeds.
- Airbags deployed unexpectedly after minor impacts like hitting a pothole, in some cases with the vehicle stalling and warning lights illuminating.
- Owners describe delayed acceleration linked to a fuel pump recall that was not repaired in time, leading to crashes.
- Brake pedals reportedly pushed to the floor without adequately slowing or stopping the vehicle.
2019 Honda Odyssey recalls
20 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Odyssey ranks 2nd worst among 21 Odyssey model years, with a complaint index of 95 and an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
- The top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (244 complaints, 25% share), Electrical System (224 complaints, 23% share), and Engine (188 complaints, 19% share).
- Does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the 2019 Odyssey, covering areas including collision avoidance cameras, airbags, fuel system, engine, and seat belts.
- At what mileage do 2019 Odyssey problems usually show up?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Electrical System issues appeared around 11,244 miles, Engine around 16,500 miles, and Fuel System issues around 76,000 miles.
- How does the 2019 Odyssey compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 95 is higher than most other Odyssey years; only 2025 (100) ranks worse, while years like 2015, 2013, and 2017 scored much lower with Best verdicts.