2022 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Honda Odyssey has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 9th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict with 135 complaints and 9 recalls. Electrical system and collision-avoidance/camera issues are the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 135
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 22
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 22 / 0
Top 2022 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System34 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras31 (23%)
- Other22 (16%)
- Engine19 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (10%)
- Airbags10 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (7%)
- Brakes9 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
- Structure & Body5 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some vehicles unexpectedly braked hard on their own, triggering a dashboard "BREAK" warning and getting rear-ended by following traffic.
- The forward collision mitigation braking system reportedly failed to engage in time before a rear-end crash.
- A third-row power outlet caught fire while the van was in use, filling the cabin with smoke.
- Owners described the vehicle lurching forward on its own while stopped with the brake pedal pressed, along with a brake warning light.
- Several drivers reported the 10-speed automatic transmission losing forward motion or decelerating with the engine revving, some at very low mileage.
- A driver's side rear-view mirror glass loosened and vibrated at freeway speed, appearing to detach from the mirror housing.
2022 Honda Odyssey recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Odyssey a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 9th worst among 21 Odyssey model years and earning a Caution verdict. Electrical system problems and collision-avoidance/camera complaints make up nearly half of all reports.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
- Electrical system issues account for 25% of complaints, followed by collision avoidance and camera issues at 23%, and engine complaints at 14%. Transmission and powertrain complaints, some at very low mileage, make up 10%.
- Does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Odyssey, covering airbags, a fuel pump module, a MOST cable harness, side-mirror heating pads, and Bridgestone tires with pinhole leaks. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Odyssey compare to other model years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 60 is worse than years like 2017 (index 0, Best) or 2015 (index 5, Best), but better than 2019 and 2025, which both carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 95 and 100.