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2022 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#5 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years

The 2022 Honda Odyssey has a Complaint Index of 73 and ranks 5th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues lead complaints at 25% share, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 23%, with 9 recalls filed.

Complaints
135
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
4 / 2
Injuries / deaths
22 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 28 hwy

Top 2022 Honda Odyssey problems

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

  1. Electrical System34 (25%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras31 (23%)
  3. Other22 (16%)
  4. Engine19 (14%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain14 (10%)
  6. Airbags10 (7%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers10 (7%)
  8. Brakes9 (7%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body5 (4%)

What owners report

  • Third-row power outlets have caught fire while driving, with smoke reported by passengers before the fire was extinguished.
  • The Collision Mitigation Braking System has activated unexpectedly at highway speeds, displaying a brake warning and causing rear-end collisions from following traffic.
  • Side and side-curtain airbags have deployed without any collision, in one case triggered simply by driving over a pothole.
  • The transmission has shifted into neutral without warning while driving at highway speed, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate.
  • Infotainment screens reboot repeatedly and speakers emit crackling noises.
  • Brake warning lights have appeared alongside unexpected engine shutdowns and the transmission self-shifting into park while stopped.
2022 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per quarter202021 Q22022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
171 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q3 (20).

2022 Honda Odyssey recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 25V877000Dec 17, 2025Other1,019 vehicles

    Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

    Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

See all 9 recalls for the 2022 Honda Odyssey →

2022 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.

2022 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
2020Avoid804701422
2021Best7141822
2022Caution73135922
2023Good4799522
2024Caution67107322

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda Odyssey reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 Odyssey a Complaint Index of 73 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among 16 model years of the Odyssey. It is not among the best years but is far better than the 2018-2020 and 2025 Avoid years.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
Electrical System complaints make up 25% of reports, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 23% and Engine issues at 14%. Electrical System failures show a median mileage at failure of 4,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2022 Odyssey, covering airbags, a fuel pump defect, a MOST cable harness issue affecting rearview cameras, side-mirror bonding, and a Bridgestone tire pinhole leak. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2022 Odyssey compare to other Odyssey years?
The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 73 is lower than the 2018 (87), 2019 (93), 2020 (80), and 2025 (100) Avoid years, but higher than Best years like 2011 (20), 2015 (13), 2017 (0), and 2021 (7).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
EPA rates the 2022 Odyssey at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

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.