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2025 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 206 of 379 total complaints (54%) for the 2025 Honda Odyssey, the highest share of any model year in the data. Most reports center on the Auto Idle Stop/Start-Stop system failing to restart the engine, with median mileage at failure of 16,000 miles and no related recall listed yet.

Engine complaints
206
54% of 379
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
16,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or fails to restart after the Auto Idle Stop (start-stop) system shuts it off at a stop or traffic light.
  • Vehicle requires shifting to park and fully restarting the ignition to get the engine running again after a stalled auto-stop event.
  • Dashboard warning lights and battery-related alerts appear at the same time the engine fails to restart.
  • Owners report the stall happening while releasing the brake or pressing the accelerator to move from a stop, creating a risk in intersections.
  • Some owners report the starter or battery was inspected or replaced by the dealer without resolving the intermittent restart failure.
  • A few reports describe the vehicle shutting off completely while in motion, not just at a stop.

When 2025 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2025, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2025 Honda Odyssey engine complaints: complaints filed per month35Mar 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
206 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (35).

Engine recalls for the 2025 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Odyssey model year

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

  1. 201066 (26%)
  2. 201133 (14%)
  3. 201253 (22%)
  4. 201384 (40%)
  5. 201477 (25%)
  6. 201558 (28%)
  7. 2016103 (38%)
  8. 201711 (28%)
  9. 2018245 (25%)
  10. 2019188 (19%)
  11. 202082 (17%)
  12. 202130 (21%)
  13. 202219 (14%)
  14. 202315 (15%)
  15. 202440 (37%)
  16. 2025206 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common engine problem in the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA complaints most often describe the Auto Idle Stop (start-stop) system shutting the engine off at a stop and then failing to restart, sometimes requiring the driver to fully restart the ignition.
How many engine complaints has NHTSA received for the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists 206 engine-related complaints out of 379 total complaints for the 2025 Odyssey, or 54% of all complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Honda Odyssey engine issue?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area as of the latest update.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 16,000 miles.
Have there been any crashes or fires linked to this issue?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this engine problem area, though 2 injuries were reported.

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.