2025 Honda Odyssey recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Odyssey and 432 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are engine (235), electrical system (226), unknown or other (116). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 22 mpg combined.
The 2025 ranks #11 of 14 Odyssey model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (336). It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 7.6 per model year.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Honda Odyssey. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility · wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor ·
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
When starting the car it takes a long time to officially start. This could leave me stranded. A Honda dealer has confirmed this is an ongoing issue as well as other car shops. It started to appear a few weeks ago. I have video I can send. The auto start stop system has shut the vehicle off in the middle of an intersection which could cause an accident or me being stranded.
The auto start-stop system fails frequently. If I do not turn off the system, when I stop on red light, the engine turns off as expected. However, it frequently fails to start. The car stalls and it's difficult to turn back on. I need to turn the car off completely first, then try to turn it back on. This usually takes 10-20 seconds. The situation presents a safely hazard as I'…
Unknown. **Vehicle:** 2025 Honda Odyssey Touring **Component:** Engine / Electrical System / Automatic Idle Stop My 2025 Honda Odyssey Touring has repeatedly failed to restart after the automatic idle-stop system shuts off the engine while stopped in traffic. This problem began very early in the vehicle's life, at approximately 10,000 miles, and has occurred an estimated 8–1…
Safety ratings
2025 Honda ODYSSEY PV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Honda Odyssey.
Odyssey
Auto (S10) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Odyssey, most recently for air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger (05/21/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Based on 432 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are engine (235), electrical system (226), unknown or other (116).
Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey safe?
The 2025 Honda Odyssey earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Honda Odyssey?
The 2025 ranks #11 of 14 Odyssey model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (336). It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 7.6 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Odyssey get?
The 2025 Honda Odyssey is EPA-rated at about 22 mpg combined.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ODYSSEY, Odyssey.