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2023 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2023 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict compared to other Odyssey years. It has 99 complaints, 5 recalls, and no deaths reported, with electrical system issues the top complaint area at 30%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#13 of 21 Odyssey years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
99
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
10
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0

Top 2023 Honda Odyssey problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System30 (30%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras27 (27%)
  3. Other23 (23%)
  4. Engine15 (15%)
  5. Structure & Body12 (12%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers10 (10%)
  7. Brakes9 (9%)
  8. Lane Departure7 (7%)
  9. Steering5 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts4 (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 drivers report the brakes failing to stop the vehicle, including one case where the van rolled into a lake.
  • Owners describe unexpected acceleration or failure of automatic braking when parking or approaching stopped traffic.
  • An engine rod reportedly punched a hole in the engine block at 64,000 miles, causing smoke and loss of power on the highway.
  • Owners report the power sliding door closing without detecting an obstruction near the door opening.
  • Blind spot warning and lane departure alerts reportedly fail to sound or activate on their own without explanation.
  • Adaptive cruise control is described as accelerating unexpectedly on downhill grades, exceeding the set speed.
2023 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per month6Sep 2022Aug 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (6).

2023 Honda Odyssey recalls

5 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 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.

  3. NHTSA 24V114000Feb 15, 2024Steering186 vehicles

    Steering

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.

    Risk: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.

See all 5 recalls for the 2023 Honda Odyssey →

2023 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.

2023 compared with other Odyssey years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Caution15141822
2022Caution60135922
2023Good4099522
2024Good35107322
2025Avoid100379222

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Compared to other Odyssey model years, 2023 rates Good, with a complaint index of 40 and rank 13th worst of 21 years tracked.
What problems does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA complaints center on the electrical system (30% of complaints), collision avoidance and camera systems (27%), and the engine (15%). Reported issues include brake malfunctions, unexpected acceleration, and false collision-avoidance activations.
Does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Odyssey, covering airbags, a wheelchair restraint retractor, steering gear box corrosion, a fuel pump module, and a faulty MOST communication cable.
How does the 2023 Odyssey compare to other years?
The 2023 model's complaint index of 40 is much lower than the worst years like 2019 (95) and 2018 (90), but higher than top years like 2015 (5) and 2013 (10).
Were there any injuries or crashes reported for the 2023 Odyssey?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 10 injuries reported for the 2023 Odyssey, with no deaths recorded.

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.