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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Honda Odyssey

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2019 Honda Odyssey

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

19Recalls
872Complaints
4Investigations
ABOUT THE HONDA ODYSSEY

The Honda Odyssey is a full-size minivan aimed squarely at family haulers who want practicality without sacrificing safety credentials. Covering model years 2019 through 2025, the Odyssey competes in one of the most family-focused segments in the American market. Its broad appeal spans growing families, road-trip regulars, and buyers who prioritize passenger protection above all else.

VERDICT

The 2019 Honda Odyssey earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 72 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 19 recalls on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Odyssey as one of the most well-rounded minivans on sale, praising its composed driving character, versatile interior, and family-friendly feature set. Most consider it a benchmark in the segment. Safety hardware and crash-test performance are frequently cited as highlights, though some reviewers note that ownership can involve periodic dealer visits to address recall-related issues.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 13.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13014

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record0/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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

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

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V438000

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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported 2020-07-28

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

872 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

14reported crash
7reported fire
19reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 199Forward Collision Avoidance 191Lane Departure 133Unknown Or Other 128Engine 121Power Train 120

Other Odyssey years

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13014), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Honda Odyssey 2019. Class rank 107 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure