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Model Year Problem Record

Honda Odyssey 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Honda Odyssey: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,011Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
16Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
30Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems567 complaints

567 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V439000, 23V431000, 26V423000.

Electrical System263 complaints

263 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V299000, 20V066000.

Engine203 complaints

203 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V751000.

Power Train166 complaints

166 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other148 complaints

148 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System107 complaints

107 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V010000, 23V858000.

Vehicle Structure100 complaints

100 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V777000, 19V213000.

Air Bags26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 26V227000, 26V332000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages16 complaints

16 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V795000, 20V437000.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V397000, 23V158000.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V397000Reported June 23, 2017 - 3,927 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,927 vehicles across all affected models.

18V777000Reported November 1, 2018 - 64,785 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 64,785 vehicles across all affected models.

18V795000Reported November 9, 2018 - 107,774 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 107,774 vehicles across all affected models.

19V213000Reported March 20, 2019 - 404 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 404 vehicles across all affected models.

19V299000Reported April 12, 2019 - 50,504 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 50,504 vehicles across all affected models.

20V066000Reported February 6, 2020 - 241,339 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 241,339 vehicles across all affected models.

20V437000Reported July 28, 2020 - 324,196 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 324,196 vehicles across all affected models.

20V439000Reported July 28, 2020 - 607,786 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 607,786 vehicles across all affected models.

21V010000Reported January 14, 2021 - 1,258 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,258 vehicles across all affected models.

23V158000Reported March 9, 2023 - 448,613 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 448,613 vehicles across all affected models.

23V431000Reported June 15, 2023 - 1,209,673 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,209,673 vehicles across all affected models.

23V751000Reported November 13, 2023 - 248,999 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 248,999 vehicles across all affected models.

23V858000Reported December 18, 2023 - 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles across all affected models.

26V227000Reported April 9, 2026 - 440,830 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 440,830 vehicles across all affected models.

26V332000Reported May 21, 2026 - 98,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 98,892 vehicles across all affected models.

26V423000Reported July 1, 2026 - 325,588 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 325,588 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25008Opened August 20, 2025 - Open

Engine failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25018Opened October 28, 2025 - Closed June 25, 2026

Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags. Resulted in recall campaign 26V227.

PE25018Opened October 28, 2025 - Closed June 25, 2026

Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags. Resulted in recall campaign 26V227.

PE25018Opened October 28, 2025 - Closed June 25, 2026

Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags. Resulted in recall campaign 26V227.

RQ24013Opened November 8, 2024 - Closed August 20, 2025

Engine failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201713
201864
201966
202033
202153
202254
2023100
2024219
2025211
2026198
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.