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Honda Odyssey
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Honda Odyssey 2018–2022

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

Fifth generation2018–2022Evidence: High confidence

Problems and recalls for 2018–2022

We checked 5 model years, 2018–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Inadvertent Deployment Of Side Airbags investigation

Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags On October 28, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE25018 to investigate complaints of inadvertent deployment of the side curtain and/or side thorax air bags.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

Airbags recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Seat Belts recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Back Over Prevention recall

American Honda Motor Co.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Power Train recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Airbags owner reports

6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Service Brakes recall

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.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Electrical System recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

39 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

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