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2018 Honda Odyssey: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The newest campaign is 26V423000. NHTSA received the report on 1 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 4 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V423000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 6,665,028 units in total.

  • 26V423000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 26V332000Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger
  • 26V227000Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module / Software
  • 23V858000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 23V751000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
  • 23V431000Back Over Prevention / Display Function
  • 23V158000Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
  • 21V010000Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage
  • 20V439000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 20V437000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
  • 20V066000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 19V299000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
  • 19V213000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Wheel Speed Sensor
  • 18V795000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
  • 18V777000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
  • 17V397000Seat Belts

  1. 26V423000Received . 325,588 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number HOX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 26V332000Received . 98,892 units.

    Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 26V227000Received . 440,830 units.

    Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number UNW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 23V858000Received . 2,490,460 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number KGC, KGD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 23V751000Received . 248,999 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number XG1, GG0. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 23V431000Received . 1,209,673 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number EEL, ZEM, SFC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 23V158000Received . 448,613 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 21V010000Received . 1,258 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Braun Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 20V439000Received . 607,786 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number T89. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 20V437000Received . 324,196 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number A88. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 20V066000Received . 241,339 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number T6U. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 19V299000Received . 50,504 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number Z4J, Y4K. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 19V213000Received . 404 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Wheel Speed Sensor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Braun Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 18V795000Received . 107,774 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number Z33, O36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  15. 18V777000Received . 64,785 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number C31, L30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  16. 17V397000Received . 3,927 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number KF7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2018 Honda Odyssey
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE25018Preliminary evaluationInadvertent Deployment of Side Air BagsAir Bags28 Oct 202525 Jun 202626V227
PE25008Preliminary evaluationEngine failureEngine20 Aug 2025Open
EA25004Engineering analysisNo Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesEngine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor26 Mar 2025Open
RQ24013Recall queryEngine failureEngine8 Nov 202420 Aug 2025

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19900
  2. 19940
  3. 19950
  4. 19960
  5. 19972
  6. 19983
  7. 19999
  8. 20006
  9. 20011
  10. 200210
  11. 200315
  12. 200413
  13. 20058
  14. 20063
  15. 20074
  16. 20084
  17. 20093
  18. 20101
  19. 20115
  20. 20125
  21. 20136
  22. 20145
  23. 20156
  24. 20166
  25. 20172
  26. 201816
  27. 201920
  28. 202014
  29. 20218
  30. 20229
  31. 20235
  32. 20243
  33. 20252
  34. 20262

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Recall Register. 2018 Honda Odyssey: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/honda/odyssey/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

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NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
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Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
6,665,028 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Honda Odyssey have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 82 recall campaigns for the Honda Odyssey, model years 1990 to 2026. 16 of them name the 2018 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Honda Odyssey open?
2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.