2023 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: October 18, 2026 · Filed: October 18, 2026

My 2023 Honda Odyssey (approximately 38,000 miles) has an intermittent no-crank/no-start condition. Pressing the push-button start produces no crank at all; the engine only starts on exactly the fourth press, consistently. The battery was tested and is good. The condition worsened noticeably after a high-pressure car wash, suggesting moisture intrusion. This matches Honda Technical Service Bulletin 23-023 ("Engine Does Not Crank"), which covers 2018–2023 Odysseys and attributes the defect to water entering the starter motor. The vehicle is about 2,000 miles past the 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. I am concerned the condition will degrade without warning and leave my family — including small children — stranded. The vehicle is scheduled for diagnosis at Tracy Honda in [XXX] on XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident: September 21, 2026 · Filed: October 16, 2026

Engine restart failure when I try to start driving after stop for the traffic light. Engine turned off automatically. Experienced 4-5 times.

Incident: October 14, 2026 · Filed: October 14, 2026

My 2023 Honda Odyssey experienced a serious malfunction of the Auto Idle Stop system at approximately 32,987 miles. While stopped at a traffic light, the engine automatically shut off as designed but failed to restart when I attempted to move forward. This created a dangerous situation because my vehicle was unable to move when the traffic light changed, potentially putting me, my entire family at risk of a rear-end collision. The vehicle's battery had been replaced only a few months earlier, so this problem occurred despite having a relatively new battery. After researching the issue online, I found numerous reports of similar Auto Idle Stop failures involving Honda Odyssey vehicles. This appears to be a recurring safety concern rather than an isolated incident. To my knowledge, there is currently no applicable recall providing a free repair for my vehicle. I believe this is a significant safety defect that Honda should investigate and address at no cost to affected owners. A vehicle should not unexpectedly fail to restart in active traffic, regardless of its age or mileage. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue and determine whether a safety recall is warranted.

Incident: October 1, 2026 · Filed: October 8, 2026

My 2023 Honda Odyssey, VIN [XXX], has developed an unusually loud noise from the engine compartment when I press the accelerator. The vehicle was purchased in XXX and currently has approximately 78,800 miles. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and did not identify an internal engine problem. The mechanic suspects that the high-pressure fuel pump may be the source of the abnormal noise, but this has not yet been confirmed by a Honda dealership. I am concerned that the noise could indicate a developing fuel-system defect and would like this issue documented and reviewed for any potential safety implications. I request that NHTSA investigate whether similar reports involving the 2023 Honda Odyssey indicate a defect that may warrant a safety recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident: September 27, 2026 · Filed: October 5, 2026

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Honda Odyssey. The airbag/SRS warning light suddenly came on while the vehicle was being driven normally. The vehicle has never been involved in a collision or accident. I have a diagnostic trouble code related to the airbag system. I contacted Honda's Recall Department and provided them with the diagnostic trouble code. Honda told me that I must take the vehicle to a Honda dealer for diagnosis before they will determine whether the problem is related to a recall or safety defect. The dealer told me that I may have to pay approximately $210 for the diagnostic inspection. I am concerned because this involves the vehicle's airbag safety system. I believe this could potentially be a safety-related defect, and I would like NHTSA to document and review this complaint and determine whether there are similar complaints, investigations, recalls, or manufacturer communications involving this issue. Vehicle: 2023 Honda Odyssey Mileage: approximately 41,000 miles No collision or accident occurred before the warning appeared. I have the diagnostic trouble code available and can provide it if requested.

Incident: July 15, 2026 · Filed: October 1, 2026

The infotainment screen will go blank and will no longer show the backup camera at all. The FAKRA recall was performed at the Honda dealership when I first purchased the car new. I did not have any significant issues until around July of 2026. First, the speakers will crackle with static noise, then the volume cuts off completely, then the screen goes black and message pops up "Network Communication Lost, MOST Net Off". Then the screen will completely go blank and the backup camera will not turn on when in reverse. For the past two weeks the screen/radio/backup camera does not turn on at all. Completely black screen the entire time while driving, even with repeated power cycles. This is obviously related to the FAKRA recall that did not fix the issue. This is a major safety issue for a large, family vehicle to not have a functioning backup camera; something that has been federally required since 2016. A new recall needs to be issued so that the issue can be fixed correctly.

Incident: September 1, 2026 · Filed: September 21, 2026

XXXX purchased BFS weather peak tires from Costco Tire Center in [XXX]. Tires have 70,000 mile [XXX]. Took my Honda Odyssey Touring into get and oil change and have the tires rotated: Honda of [XXX] stated they could not rotate the tires because it was not safe to do so. LF tire and RF tire measure at 3/32 back measure at 4/32. They said it would not be safe to rotate the tires do to the depth of the tread on the front tires. I took the tires back to Costco to have a warranty claim filed and to get them replace. 70,000 mile tires on lasting 34010 miles. Tires 70,000 Miles tread wear breakdown. My Van had 35,746 miles on it when I got the tires. Then at 69,756 the 15 point inspection deemed the tires requiring immediate attention and in need of replacement after only 34,010 miles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident: August 7, 2026 · Filed: September 11, 2026

when on default idle stop, ie at a red light at an intersection, there's been a few times where the engine doesn't turn back on, leaving me stranded. battery has been checked and is fine.

Incident: September 3, 2026 · Filed: September 3, 2026

Front passenger window completely shattered while vehicle was parked and unoccupied. Outside air temperature was 94° with dewpoint in the 80s.

Filed: August 31, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the windows were stuck and became inoperable. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the windows only went halfway up before falling. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the window tracks were deteriorating on the driver’s and passenger’s sides. The contact stated that a new window motor was installed but felt that the issue might reoccur. The failure mileage was not provided.