2025 Honda Odyssey Safety Report
2025 HONDA ODYSSEY Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Honda Odyssey. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (102) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System,Engine | Compare electrical system,engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Honda Odyssey with 3 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Honda Odyssey before buying across this generation. |
Honda Odyssey Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Honda Odyssey years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Odyssey | 3 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Honda Odyssey | 49 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Honda Odyssey | 78 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Honda Odyssey | 113 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Honda Odyssey | 111 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Honda Odyssey | 357 | 11 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Honda Odyssey Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Honda Odyssey, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System,Engine
20 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine issues Honda onlyEngine
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Honda onlyUnknown Or Other
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyElectrical System
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Honda onlyElectrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Honda onlyForward Collision Avoidance
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
Reliability Score
The 2025 Honda Odyssey receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Honda Odyssey:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Idle Stop System Malfunction The Auto Idle Stop system has been reported to malfunction, causing the engine to fail to restart after stopping at traffic lights or in traffic. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Stalling Engine stalling has been reported, particularly when the vehicle is stopped at traffic lights or in traffic, leading to safety concerns. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction There have been occasional reports of the forward collision avoidance system malfunctioning, which could impact safety. |
Low | Occasional | 0-100k miles |
| Battery Issues Battery issues have been reported, leading to the vehicle failing to restart after the Auto Idle Stop system engages. |
Low | Occasional | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Honda Odyssey:
Issues with the Auto Idle Stop system are the most common, with 23% of reports mentioning problems.
Recall Details for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Honda Odyssey by NHTSA:
Summary: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Honda Odyssey with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Vehicle failed to restart after Auto Idle Stop engaged while stopped in traffic. The engine shut off as expected but did not restart when releasing the brake pedal. A warning message appeared briefly on the dashboard but could not be fully read due to traffic conditions. The vehicle remained unresponsive until I shifted into Park and manually restarted the engine. This has occurred intermittently...
My 2025 Honda Odyssey has failed multiple times in the middle of the road when coming to a complete stop. Auto idle engages and when I try to press the gas the car malfunctions. I have to turn off the car and turn it back on again for it to start. Also at times the interior of the car will start to smell like gas.
At a stoplight vehicle turned off and gave a battery light and vehicle lost all power and placed vehicle in park. A warning message came up very quickly about something wrong with the auto start/stop system on display. Vehicle remained off until after opening door and pressing engine start stop button multiple times along with depressing and releasing brake pedal multiple times. This occurred the ...
Auto off system malfunctioning at stoplights. Happened 4 times in 10 days. Remove brake to accelerate and van is no longer in drive. Dash says to depressed brake to engage drive. Do this and will not go into drive. Need to turn vehicle off and back on to be able to place van in drive. One time it would not engage in drive and was able to depress brake and get back in drive but dash kept flashing “...
I’m experiencing issues with the Auto Idle Stop system. The engine fails to restart on its own after a complete stop. I get an error message and I have to manually restart. This has happed at stoplights and in the middle of an intersection during heavy traffic which is a big safety issue.
After stop at traffic light with air conditioning on, the auto idle stop system engaged. When the brake was released, the engine stalled, able to be restarted after 5-10s. Problem exactly matches NHSTA investigation EA25004.
the car will shut off at stop lights and randomly not start back up when the light turns green, then it will take a few minutes to start back up using the push button, this ONLY occurs with the automatic start stop feature of the car my wife drives the car with our two young children and being stuck in intersections randomly is not safe for anyone ,. we have told the dealer about the issue an...
After a drive, shut it off, walk back to car within 2 minutes, car wont start. It cranked but failed. Never happen in cold start, but always after a drive. Happen about 8times in 9,000 miles and is more and more frequent now.
Auto Idle Stop has malfunctioned several times causing me to get stuck at an intersection with warning lights flashing causing me to manually shift to “park” or shut down entirely to get it to restart. I was in the vehicle with my three kids and the light turned green and I could not move in heavy traffic. We took the vehicle into the Honda for service and they replaced my battery and did a full...
When stopped, my 2025 Honda Odyssey often fails to restart after the auto-idle stop engages. The engine stops, and fails to restart, and lights flash on the screen. I have to then turn the car all the way off, and on again, a process that can take upwards of 15 seconds. The issue happens daily. It will happen on the highway. Additionally, the button to disable the auto-idle engine stop is unr...
This vehicle is a 1 year old (2025) Honda Odyssey with roughly 11,000 miles. On two separate occasions now, the auto start-stop feature has caused the engine to die altogether. On both occasions, the vehicle stopped at a red light in a busy intersection, the auto start-stop feature turned off the engine (intentionally), but when the light turned green and my foot came off the brake and onto the ga...
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. An unknown flashing warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was manually restarted. This failure occurred frequently. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage...
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. While the contact’s wife was stopped at a red light, the Auto START/STOP feature engaged, and the engine failed to automatically turn off as designed. The brake pedal was released, and the vehicle completely shut off. The vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local deale...
What happened? While driving my 2025 Honda Odyssey, the engine failed to restart during an Auto Idle Stop event at a 4-way stop/intersection. When releasing the brake to take my right-of-way, the engine stalled completely. The vehicle became immobilized, the power steering went heavy/stiff, and the brake pedal became difficult to depress. I had to manually cycle the ignition by shifting to "Park" ...
Vehicle stalled and shut down in traffic after the Auto Idle Stop function engaged at a red light turning the vehicle off and attempting to turn back on. All warning lights flashed. Vehicle would not turn on until after multiple attempts pressing ignition. This has happened multiple (3-4) times over a few months period. Honda dealership was unable to recreate incident but did identify difficulty w...
I see the NHTSA is aware of the issue with Honda Odyssey AutoStart failing to restart the engine which causes the car to need to be restarted fully while stopped in the middle of traffic. I had this issue many times, my car was serviced with a new battery and 2 months laters its starting again. As an aside one of the front parking sensors will randomly go off which can often cause me to turn off...
With adaptive cruise control engaged and set on any of the four options, my odyssey’s speed slows down for a short time period then speeds up again as I approach the vehicle I intend to pass. This happens when my odyssey is about a car length behind the vehicle I intend to pass. This happens when I’m passing a vehicle on the left or right side. This doesn’t happen every time I pass a vehicle with ...
i bought this van brand new for over $53000 and it has been hesitating to start for months. i had the battery tested and came back good. The van hesitates to start and sometimes i have to redo the push button because it fails to start the first time. Yesterday, 02/23/2026 the van left myself and the kids stranded at walmart. it would not start for anything yet the lights and radio work and acted l...
Over a period of the last several months when the auto idle stop engages at intersections (red lights, stop signs, etc) the vehicle will intermittently fail to restart. The vehicle stalls entirely and goes into a state where you are unable to restart the vehicle for anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes. This is a very dangerous situation and each time have had other motorists honking a...
My 2025 Honda Odyssey features a standard Auto Idle Stop system designed to improve fuel efficiency by shutting off the engine when braking to a stop. While intended to restart upon releasing the brake, my 2025 models have reported issues with failing to restart or stalling.
Showing 20 of 102 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Opened 2025-03-26
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, ...
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Honda Odyssey
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a front suspension noise. The noise can be described as clunk, knock, rattle or thump. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect informatio...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To bette...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To bette...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To bette...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To bette...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better und...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Honda Odyssey
Has the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY been recalled?
Yes, the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY have?
The 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY has 102 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
The 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY involve electrical system,engine (20 complaints), engine (16 complaints), unknown or other (13 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system, forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY have?
There are no fire reports for the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY is acceptable with caveats. It has 102 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (20 complaints), 2. ENGINE (16 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (5 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 20 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
Be cautious of the Auto Idle Stop system and forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, which have been reported to affect safety and vehicle restarts. The 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY has 102 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
The 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 102 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Auto Idle Stop System Malfunction and Engine Stalling.
What are the known issues with the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY?
Known issues with the 2025 HONDA ODYSSEY include: Auto Idle Stop System Malfunction, Engine Stalling, Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction, Battery Issues. These are based on patterns found across 102 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
The most common issues are with the Auto Idle Stop system and engine stalling, affecting vehicle restarts.
Are there any safety concerns with the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Yes, there have been reports of the forward collision avoidance system malfunctioning, which could impact safety.
What should I do if my 2025 Honda Odyssey fails to restart after the Auto Idle Stop system engages?
Check the battery and ensure the system is functioning correctly; if issues persist, contact a mechanic.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of the Auto Idle Stop system and forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, which have been reported to affect safety and vehicle restarts.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Honda Odyssey
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Honda Odyssey. The data includes 102 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2025 Honda Odyssey an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16