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2026 Honda Odyssey

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Odyssey.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2026 Honda Odyssey arrives as the latest iteration of the model’s long‑running minivan lineage, equipped with an automatic S10 transmission and delivering an EPA‑rated 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined fuel economy. With only 17 total owner complaints recorded and three recalls to date, the vehicle’s reliability profile is markedly low, especially when contrasted with the model’s historical range of complaints from 1990 through 2026. The Odyssey’s complaint record peaks in 2002 with 972 issues and hits a low of a single complaint in 1994, positioning the 2026 edition near the bottom of its historical grievance spectrum and suggesting a comparatively robust standing in the model’s reliability chronology.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy19/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 28 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Odyssey of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2025 Elite
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Elite 3.5L V66.40 sec15.00 sec280 hpFWD
2025Elite 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec280 hpFWD
2025Elite 3.5L V67.20 sec15.60 sec280 hpFWD
2024Elite 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec280 hpFWD
2021Elite 3.5L V66.50 sec15.10 sec280 hpFWD
2021Elite 3.5L V66.70 sec15.30 sec280 hpFWD
2021Elite 3.5L V66.70 sec15.20 sec280 hpFWD
2021EX-L 3.5L V66.70 sec15.10 sec280 hpFWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The fifth-generation Odyssey, launched in 2018, initially recorded high complaint volumes (939) and recalls (16), but these figures steadily declined through 2024, with a brief complaint spike to 237 in 2025. The 2026 model year shows a sharp drop to just 18 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations, and 11 TSBs, placing it at the lowest point of the generation’s trend arc. Its top complaint areas are minor and unspecified, with no crash or fire incidents reported. This suggests that by 2026, the platform had matured and most early issues were resolved, making it a particularly stable year. For a used buyer, the 2026 Odyssey represents a low-risk choice, though you should confirm the three recalls have been addressed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
11
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V877000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:Reported 17/12/2025

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… 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…

26V332000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 21/05/2026

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ATI&061720269022026-06-17Service BrakesDealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain…
ATI&060920269012026-06-09Service BrakesDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026…
ATI&052620269022026-05-26Service BrakesDealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain…
ATI&051220269032026-05-12Service BrakesDealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain…
ATI&051220269022026-05-12EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Odyssey. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 Odyssey have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Odyssey get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.