How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 54 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Odyssey, which is 6% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?

Yes. Recall 18V777000 covers rear brake caliper pistons on 2017-2019 Odyssey and related Honda/Acura models, and recall 19V213000 covers rear wheel speed sensor harness routing on wheelchair-ramp-equipped 2018-2019 Odysseys.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Odyssey?

The median mileage at failure among brake complaints is 9,783 miles.

Have any crashes or injuries resulted from brake issues on the 2019 Odyssey?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

2019 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 54 brake complaints for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, 6% of its 966 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 9,783 miles. Two related recalls (19V213000 and 18V777000) cover rear wheel speed sensor wiring and rear brake caliper pistons.

Brakes complaints: 54; 6% of 966
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 9,783 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden, unprompted braking or hard braking events at low speeds with no vehicle or obstacle nearby, sometimes almost causing a rear-end collision.
Some describe the brake pedal going soft or hard to the floor without the van slowing as expected, especially on a downhill grade.
Several complaints mention brakes locking up during hard stops, requiring repeated pumping of the pedal to release them.
A cluster of complaints describes multiple warning lights illuminating together, including brake system, brake hold, VSA, and hill start assist messages.
One owner reported the steering wheel shaking followed by a brake warning display and the van braking on its own at low speed.

When 2019 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2019, latest Sep 4, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2020 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey

NHTSA 19V213000Mar 20, 2019Brakes404 vehicles
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA 18V777000Nov 1, 2018Brakes64,785 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Brakes complaints by Odyssey model year

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

201047 (18%)
201146 (20%)
201260 (24%)
201357 (27%)
201460 (20%)
201512 (6%)
201615 (6%)
20174 (10%)
201847 (5%)
201954 (6%)
202020 (4%)
20211 (1%)
20229 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20246 (6%)
202515 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA lists 54 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Odyssey, which is 6% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?: Yes. Recall 18V777000 covers rear brake caliper pistons on 2017-2019 Odyssey and related Honda/Acura models, and recall 19V213000 covers rear wheel speed sensor harness routing on wheelchair-ramp-equipped 2018-2019 Odysseys.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Odyssey?: The median mileage at failure among brake complaints is 9,783 miles.
Have any crashes or injuries resulted from brake issues on the 2019 Odyssey?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.