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2019 Honda Odyssey — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2026 to Dec 2024
The most reported issue is power train problems (69 complaints). 12 complaints involved crashes. 5 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (17)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V439000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V437000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V440000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V438000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is W83.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V066000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.
Risk: An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V215000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V010000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V664000
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V299000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.
Risk: A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V298000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V777000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V795000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.
Risk: If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V213000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V158000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V431000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V751000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V858000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 800)
Forward Collision Avoidance →3 issues
Your car's forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control systems all stopped working suddenly. The problem appears to be caused by a failing front camera component. Repairing this system requires replacing the front camera module, which is expensive.
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Your car's adaptive cruise control (ACC) system is failing because the radar sensor behind the rearview mirror overheats in the sun and deteriorates. This causes the forward collision avoidance system to stop working properly. The fix will likely involve replacing the radar sensor unit behind the rearview mirror.
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Front camera failure in 2019 honda odyssey after only 5 years. Total system failure causing multiple warning lights and loss of full adas system
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Electrical System →3 issues
Water is leaking into the rear of your Odyssey through the trunk or side panel seams and damaging the power tailgate control module. You've already replaced this module once at 95,000 miles, but the same problem is recurring just 4,000 miles later, with water visibly dripping onto electrical components behind the driver's side rear panel. The fix will likely involve sealing the leaks in the trunk or panel seams and possibly replacing the tailgate module again if it's damaged.
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I own a 2019 Honda Odyssey with approximately 100,000 miles. The power tailgate began malfunctioning suddenly. The rear hatch repeatedly unlatches and beeps as if it is opening even while the vehicle is in motion.
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Multiple possibly related issues: 1) Power Lift gate (rear hatch) will on occasion close unexpectedly and can trap a person between the hatch and the back bumper of the car. Very dangerous for children and for handicap adults who cannot move quickly (I have had both have issues with mine).
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Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure →2 issues
The front monocular camera assembly (Honda part number 36160-THR-A81) on my 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite failed and is available for inspection upon request.
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Your Honda Sensing safety system warnings are all triggering at once while you're driving or right after starting the car, which causes all driver assistance features to shut down completely. This disables adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, collision braking, road departure mitigation, and automatic high beams all at the same time. When this happens, your dashboard shows multiple warning messages and you lose all of these safety features until the system resets. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing the Honda Sensing system's electrical connections, camera calibration, or control module.
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Engine →2 issues
While driving, the check engine light appeared and the vehicle began running rough and hesitating during acceleration. The engine experienced a noticeable loss of power, which created a dangerous situation in traffic and nearly caused an accident when attempting to accelerate with surrounding vehicles. The vehicle was taken to a Honda dealership for diagnosis.
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Your car hesitates for 2-4 seconds when you press the gas pedal, whether you're at a traffic light, stop sign, or pulling out of your driveway. This delay has created dangerous situations when you're trying to turn left in traffic. Honda dealers haven't been able to identify the cause. The fix may involve diagnosing the fuel delivery system, spark plugs, or engine control computer.
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Air Bags →1 issue
While merging onto the highway, your passenger-side curtain airbag suddenly deployed without any impact, collision, or warning signs. You safely pulled over despite reduced visibility, and police confirmed there was no crash, damage to your vehicle, or other vehicles involved. This unexpected deployment is a serious safety concern because it occurred while driving at highway speed and could have caused injury or prevented you from controlling the vehicle.
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Power Train,vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your 2019 Honda Odyssey's transmission has experienced hesitation and delayed acceleration since you first owned it, which has gotten worse over time. You've noticed intermittent loss of power when accelerating, sudden jerking forward, and in one serious incident, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into park while moving in a parking lot. The transmission has also hesitated in intersections, creating collision risks when you try to accelerate. The dealership has acknowledged this may be a known issue with these vehicles and has scheduled a full evaluation.
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Electrical System,service Brakes,engine →1 issue
When you start your 2019 Honda Odyssey, multiple safety systems stop working and display warning messages on your dashboard, including lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, and automatic headlights. Your vehicle disables these critical safety features without explanation, which is especially dangerous at highway speeds or in low-visibility conditions. This problem occurs every time you start the vehicle. The issue likely stems from an electrical system malfunction, faulty sensors or cameras, or a failed control module, and may require diagnostic scanning and replacement of affected components.
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Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine →1 issue
Five days after the Honda dealership completed recall repairs on your car, all warning lights came on and won't turn off. You're experiencing difficulty with steering, braking, and acceleration—problems that didn't exist before the dealership work. The issue likely stems from something the dealership did during the recall repairs, and may require them to diagnose what went wrong and correct it.
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Electrical System,unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
I was commuting home, about 30 minutes into the drive, all of the dashboard and radio went blank for a few seconds. It came back on and the break light, anit-collision, lane departure, lights were all flashing. It did this 2 more times in the over the next 5 minutes.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your right sliding door won't open when the car is parked, and your dashboard keeps beeping and showing a warning about the right sliding door while you're driving. This suggests an issue with the door's locking mechanism or electrical system that controls the door's operation.
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Electrical System,service Brakes,lane Departure →1 issue
Your dashboard is showing warning lights for multiple systems—electrical, brakes, and lane departure—even though you recently replaced the spark plugs and battery. These warnings are appearing constantly and persist despite the new parts. The fix will likely involve a diagnostic scan to identify which sensors or modules are malfunctioning, as the problem doesn't appear to be related to basic ignition components.
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Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Multiple warning lights appear on your dashboard, and several advanced safety features have stopped working, including automatic braking and cruise control. The issue may be related to the battery or the front camera system that supports these features. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the electrical system, replacing the battery if needed, or recalibrating or replacing the forward collision camera.
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Vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your Honda Odyssey's adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance system have failed due to an internal electronics problem in the camera and radar unit. The Honda service center confirmed the issue is caused by the component's low heat tolerance. The repair will likely involve replacing the camera and radar unit, which costs around $2,000.
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Other/i Am Not Sure →1 issue
A plastic cap that holds a metal bar underneath your car seat came off during normal use. The metal bar could potentially become a projectile if it's not secured properly, though you're unsure of its exact purpose—it may be for latching, structural support, or seatbelt attachment. Honda has requested you ship the seat back with a provided label, but you'll need to buy a replacement car seat to use in the meantime and find an appropriately sized box for shipping. The repair will likely involve Honda inspecting the seat, replacing the plastic cap, and securing the metal bar back in place.
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