2023 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#13 most-complained of 21 Odyssey years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Honda Odyssey has 99 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 40 out of 100 — #13 highest of 21 Odyssey model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (30 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 10 injuries.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2023 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System30 (30%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras27 (27%)
- Other23 (23%)
- Engine15 (15%)
- Structure & Body12 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (10%)
- Brakes9 (9%)
- Lane Departure7 (7%)
- Steering5 (5%)
- Seat Belts4 (4%)
2023 Honda Odyssey recalls
5 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 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Honda Odyssey ranks #13 of 21 among Odyssey model years (Complaint Index 40/100, verdict: Good). It has 99 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Odyssey?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (30 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (27 complaints), and engine (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,412 miles.
- Does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Odyssey, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, other, steering, and fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Honda Odyssey?
- EPA rates the 2023 Honda Odyssey at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.