2026 Honda Odyssey problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Honda Odyssey, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 35% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 22% |
| Engine | 5 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 17% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 13% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
What owners report
“Gasoline fuel vapors enter the passenger cabin of my 2026 Honda Odyssey while driving. The problem began XXX, the day after a dealer oil change, and has recurred repeatedly, growing stronger each time. It is worst in high ambient heat (100 to 116 F), with the fuel tank above half full, and after extended idling or…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 3, 2026
“2026 Honda Odyssey: Strong Exhaust/Fuel Odor in Cabin Causing Dizziness and Nausea I am submitting this complaint to report a potential safety issue involving a vehicle that is less than one year old. Beginning this past weekend, the vehicle suddenly began filling the passenger cabin with a strong exhaust-like odor…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 3, 2026
“Idle stop function error during waiting at red light. Engine failed to restart so i had to turned it off and restarted the engine at the traffic light. Happened twice already. Idle stop system is defective need to be recalled”
Engine · filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Honda Odyssey. The 10 most recent:
Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake…
ATI&07202026901 · Other · issued Jul 21, 2026
Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake…
ATI&06172026902 · Other · issued Jun 17, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake system…
ATI&06092026901 · Other · issued Jun 9, 2026
Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake…
ATI&05262026902 · Other · issued May 26, 2026
Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake…
ATI&05122026903 · Other · issued May 13, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC…
ATI&05122026902 · Other · issued May 13, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC…
ATI&04292026901 · Other · issued Apr 29, 2026
Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake…
ATI&04272026902 · Other · issued Apr 27, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC…
ATI&04152026904 · Other · issued Apr 15, 2026
Over the Air System Update - This update contains the following performance enhancement: Resolves Navigation app freezing or black screen due to phonebook memory being full.
A30148 · Over The Air · issued Jan 23, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2026 Honda Odyssey has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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