NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Honda Odyssey Safety Ratings
The 2019 Honda Odyssey scores 72 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 20 recalls, and 872 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2019 Honda Odyssey, NHTSA's published data show a significant volume of recall activity: 19 separate campaigns. This volume of recalls, coupled with a notably weak score for its avoidance technology, contributes to the model's NHTSA Safety Index of 72 out of 100, placing it squarely in the Average band. While its crash-test scores are robust, the overall safety profile of the 2019 Odyssey indicates a capable but not exceptional performer.
The 2019 Honda Odyssey holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 72 out of 100 and a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Honda Odyssey ranks 107 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 72 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 13.6% |
| Recalls on file | 20 |
| Owner complaints | 872 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 107 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
For the 2019 model year, the Honda Odyssey presents a mixed safety profile, defined by its robust passive crash protection alongside a substantial recall history. The vehicle earns a Safety Index score of 72 out of 100, placing it in the Average category, with no prior-year data for comparison. Crash protection scores strongly, at 66 out of 70, reflecting top-tier NHTSA star ratings. However, the vehicle's avoidance technology contribution is notably weaker, scoring only 6 out of 10. This stems from both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems being offered as optional rather than standard equipment. The defect record sub-score stands at 0 out of 20, directly attributable to 19 recall campaigns. These recalls address a range of issues, including air bag software errors, occupant classification sensor faults, fuel pump defects, and internal engine mechanical problems. One particularly critical recall involves a programming error in the air bag restraint control module software, which can suppress side and curtain air bags. The 872 unverified owner complaints further underscore these concerns, with the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance categories receiving the most reports, aligning with the identified avoidance-tech gap.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Honda Odyssey perform in crash tests?
Frontal and side protection ratings for the 2019 Honda Odyssey are perfect: 5 out of 5 stars in both categories. This contributes to an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. The measured rollover risk stands at 14 percent, with a dynamic tip-test result of No Tip, leading to a 4 out of 5-star rating for rollover.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13014
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, 19 recall campaigns cover this model year. Notable components include air bag occupant classification sensors, air bag and restraint control module software, the gasoline fuel pump, internal engine hard parts, and the backup camera display function. No data in this record designates a do-not-drive or park-outside directive, but shoppers should verify current remedy status by VIN at NHTSA.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V423000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-07-01
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE26V227000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA
Reported 2026-04-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-12-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL23V751000
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: 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 mi
Reported 2023-11-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V431000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-06-15
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY23V158000
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-03-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP21V215000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2021-03-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE21V010000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2021-01-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V439000
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-07-28
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH20V437000
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-07-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20V440000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-07-28
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
Owners have filed 872 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including alleged reports of 14 crashes, 7 fires, and 19 injuries. The most frequently cited components in these unverified allegations are the Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Lane Departure systems.
872 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
With 19 recall campaigns on record, confirming that every remedy has been completed at a dealership is the single most important safety step for any shopper considering a used 2019 Honda Odyssey. Prospective owners should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase.
- The 2019 Odyssey carries 19 NHTSA recall campaigns, including one specifically addressing a software error in the air bag and restraint control module that can prevent side and curtain air bags from deploying in a crash.
- NHTSA awarded this model year 5 out of 5 stars in both frontal and side crash protection, making crash-test performance the strongest component of its 72-point Safety Index.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as optional equipment on the 2019 Odyssey, not standard, which directly reduces the avoidance-tech sub-score to 6 out of 10 and limits the overall Safety Index.
- The 872 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year include alleged reports of 7 fires and 19 injuries, with the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance systems drawing the highest complaint volumes.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Honda Odyssey places
The 2019 Honda Odyssey qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Honda Odyssey safety questions
Was the 2019 Honda Odyssey crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Honda Odyssey, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 72 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Honda Odyssey crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Honda Odyssey earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 13.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 20 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Honda Odyssey. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 872 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Honda Odyssey. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13014), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Odyssey 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 107 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.